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Itoje told to push the boundaries against the World Champions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England forward Maro Itoje has been told to take the fight to the All Blacks this weekend with his physical play even if it leads to punishment from the officials.     The Saracens star gave...

5 Classic Encounters Between Wales and Australia at Principality Stadium

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will be looking to break their longstanding drought against Australia on Saturday, as this year marks 10 years since they beat the Southern hemisphere side in a Test Match.   Since Warren...

All Blacks given licence to thrill at Twickenham

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has given his side licence to thrill this weekend at Twickenham after selecting a side that is more than capable of taking the best defences apart.   Hansen...

Karl Tu’inkuafe replaces Joe Moody in All Blacks side to face England

7 years ago by The Guardian

Moody suffering from ‘unusual’ torn eyelidCoach Steve Hansen sticks with dual playmakersAn injury to Joe Moody has forced All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to tweak his strongest possible side for the...

Unpacking the All Black squad to face England

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen has named a blockbuster squad to face England for the first time in four years.   The All Black coach has named almost full strength forward pack with Brodie Retallick returning to...

All Blacks Team named for England Test

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November.   In the forwards, Karl Tu'inukuafe starts in the number one jersey,...

England hoping Maro Itoje can unsettle New Zealand at Twickenham

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Coaches want the forward to get in the faces of the All Blacks• Eddie Jones also expected to name Sam Underhill in starting XVEngland have told Maro Itoje to get in the faces of the All Blacks on...

Joe Schmidt’s Selection Headaches Ahead Of Argentina Test

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a number of impressive performances last weekend against Italy, some are suggesting that Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has a few tough calls to make for the upcoming test against Argentina.   Here...

Four Classic England vs New Zealand Tests At Twickenham

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and New Zealand have had a few memorable matches at Twickenham through the years and we thought we would bring touch on four of the best encounters.     The Red Roses do not have a...

Moody ruled out after nasty eye injury

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have been hit with an injury blow ahead of the match anticipated test against England with first-choice loosehead prop Joe Moody suffering a gruesome eye injury in training.     The...