New Zealand - What they had to say
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, flanker Dalton Papali’i and wing Mark Telea at their eve-of-match media conference at the Stade de France. Ian Foster, head coach: On the...
Rugby World Cup Facts:
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Barrett’s...
"The only way into this is full throttle" - Ian Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster is not concerned that the side's final Rugby World Cup preparation involves what should be another intense encounter with long-time No1 rival South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday...
All Blacks team named to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play South Africa at Twickenham on Friday. A match day 23, with over 1000 Tests of international experience,...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT). Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...
All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...
Ian Foster hints at changes for return Bledisloe Cup Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup with a 38-7 win in Melbourne has secured the All Blacks some breathing space in their final home-based step towards the Rugby World Cup in Saturday's...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
