Four All Blacks named in Tasman's Mitre 10 Cup starting XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against the Wellington Lions this weekend and co-head coaches Andrew Goodman and Clarke Dermody have named a strong starting XV including four All Blacks. Three...
The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
James O'Connor gets first test start since 2013
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his starting 15 ahead of Saturday night’s opening Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. Allan Alaalatoa will...
Wallabies plump for James O'Connor for Bledisloe Cup opener against All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianMichael Cheika gambles on reformed character All Blacks name near-strongest side for Perth TestThe Wallabies have rolled the dice with James O’Connor as they look to fire their attack against the All...
Erasmus shuffles his pack for Pumas test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are on course to lift the Rugby Championship title for the first time since Argentina joined the competition in 2011 with a bonus-point victory securing top spot. Springbok...
James O'Connor World Cup dream all set to kick into gear
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWallabies outcast James O'Connor is set to take a giant stride towards the Rugby World Cup with his selection to face the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday.
The All Blacks greatest five minutes?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening five minutes of the All Blacks Test against Australia in 2000. Played in front of a world record crowd of 109, 874 in Sydney, the All Blacks jumped to a 21-0 lead after just five minutes. The...
Could another key All Black switch positions ahead of the Rugby World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury to Damian McKenzie, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, has forced Steve Hansen's hand in selecting Beauden Barrett at fullback while also giving Richie Mo'unga the 10 jersey. The...
Will David Pocock face the All Blacks?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika included 'the Breakdown King' David Pocock in his squad to prepare for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks with the flanker missing the opening two...
How Wales could become the highest ranked test nation this weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand could lose their ranking as the best rugby team on the planet this weekend with Wales breathing down the All Blacks' neck following their Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year. A...
