Foster says All Blacks are on 'tough learning curve' after historic Pumas defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster says New Zealand are "hurting" and on "a tough learning curve" after they were beaten at home by Argentina for the first time in Christchurch on Saturday. The All Blacks had halted...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday. The Pumas moved to the top...
Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...
Dave Rennie makes six changes for Springboks clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites. Mercer currently...
NZ Rugby CEO admits to making mistakes before backing Foster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Robinson accepts New Zealand Rugby made mistakes with the way they handled uncertainty over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's future. The NZ Rugby board on Wednesday gave Foster their "full...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
