Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the two finalists?
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals were two very different matches with New Zealand running away with their victory and South Africa snatching the result at the death but what did the matches reveal about the finalists? New...
ITALY, RICCIONI: “WITH THE ALL BLACKS WE DON'T GO ON THE FIELD TO LIMIT THE DAMAGE.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for the impossible, which - perhaps - isn't so impossible, because Italy intends to take to the field with the desire to play for real, without awe and with the knowledge that the pressure will be...
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett doubt for World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday. Assistant coach Scott McLeod told New Zealand media that Barrett...
Brave Blossoms gear up for All Black storm in Tokyo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing clash awaits fans at the Tokyo Stadium as the Brave Blossoms make ready to host the All Blacks. Despite an overwhelmingly one-sided historical record, All Black boss Ian Foster is...
Scott McLeod explains changes to All Blacks squad | Press Conference (Tokyo)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott McLeod and Brodie Retallick speak with the media from the team hotel in Tokyo.
Leicester Fainga'anuku leaves All Blacks squad ahead of Japan test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders back Leicester Fainga'anuku has left the All Blacks squad for family reasons and is out of the test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday night. Assistant coach Scott McLeod has...
Foster to remain in charge of All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe saga surrounding Ian Foster appears to finally be at an end as New Zealand Rugby have announced that he will remain in his post as Head Coach of the All Blacks, seeing out his contract through to the...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set up ahead of Ireland Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing positive for Covid 19. Foster and...
All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home. Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...