O'Connell expresses frustration at Ireland's set-piece effort
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland forward coach Paul O’Connell has expressed frustration at his pack’s sub-par performance in the set-piece against the All Blacks – a major contributing factor to Ireland’s...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
Savea double helps New Zealand to rampant first Test win over Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put a tough build-up behind them as they delivered a muscular performance to defeat Ireland at Eden Park in the first Test. Ardie Savea bagged a double as New Zealand overcame...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 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...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
Crusaders overpower Blues in Super Rugby Pacific final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Bryn Hall and Sevu Reece helped the Crusaders to success against the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific final. The Crusaders secured their 11th title by beating the Blues 21-7 in...
Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series. Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad. Pita...
All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...
Cullen Grace and Tom Christie lead the Crusaders' charge into the Super Rugby Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders secure a place in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Final defeating the Chiefs 20-7 in the semi-final at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday. The match marked Scott Robertson's...
Scott Robertson names a largely unchanged team for his 100th game in charge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is taking a largely unchanged lineup into Friday night’s massive Semi-Final clash against the Chiefs in Christchurch. With openside flanker Ethan Blackadder...
