Frank bunce shares his thoughts on the ideal All Black backline
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black centre Frank Bunce has given his take on New Zealand’s backline as the 2023 World Cup comes into view. Bunce won 55 caps for the All Blacks between 1992 and 1997 and...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Scotland missed 'best opportunity in history' to beat New Zealand – Townsend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland led for the majority of the Test against New Zealand but squandered their advantage, much to the frustration of Gregor Townsend. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says...
Telea's two-try debut sees All Blacks defend unbeaten run at Murrayfield
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell dazzled with his kicking for Scotland, though that was not enough to stifle a New Zealand fightback on Sunday. Mark Telea scored two tries on debut as New Zealand mounted...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps. Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...
Stats and facts: Scotland v New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will take on New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday at a sold-out Murrayfield. Here are a few stats and facts ahead of the anticipated clash: 1. New Zealand...
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
