All Blacks name strong squad to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "Any combination of players in our squad could have justified their selection. But in the end we believe the 23 we have selected is the right group for this...
Beauden Barrett to fly-half for the All Blacks final hit-out before World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. In the forwards, Codie Taylor starts at hooker, with Liam Coltman providing cover...
Franks & Squire left out of All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad, along with experienced blindside flanker Liam Squire who had made himself available for the squad as a...
All Blacks take revenge with thumping Auckland victory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand scored five tries in a clinical Bledisloe Cup victory over an Australia side who humbled them seven days earlier in Perth. Picked off in Perth, but awesome in Auckland,...
Wallabies hungry to end Bledisloe drought - Hooper
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper knows Australia will have to shift into another gear to claim the Bledisloe Cup. Michael Hooper says facing New Zealand with the prospect of ending a 17-year Bledisloe...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia hungry to end long wait for Bledisloe Cup glory, says Cheika Australia need to avoid defeat against New Zealand on Saturday to secure the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002. Australia...
A statistical look at the Bledisloe Cup decider
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand host Australia at fortress Eden Park looking for a first win in three Tests to retain the Bledisloe Cup. Australia will be out to prove their thrashing of New Zealand last...
New Zealand woes continue as Scott Barrett picks up suspension after dangerous shoulder
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe debate surrounding the severity of the Scott Barrett red card has been intensified with news today that the sending off has warranted a suspension of a few weeks.
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLatest World Rankings Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan equal their best-ever World Rugby Ranking after winning the Pacific Nations Cup while England moved up a place after ending Wales'...
Scott Barrett banned for three weeks after red card
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been slapped with a three-week ban following his red card against the Wallabies on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who pleaded guilty, was given...
