Ardie Savea rugby player
Ardie Savea rugby player

Ardie Savea

14th Oct 1993 1.90m/99kg Openside Flanker

New Zealand Player Ratings v Australia

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year after a 33-24 win over the Wallabies.   Here are our All Blacks player ratings.   15. Will Jordan - 9 A great game by the...

Bledisloe Cup - 9 Key Moments

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks retain the Bledisloe Cup despite a good comeback from the Wallabies. It was not just the Bledisloe Cup on the line but the nearly four decade Eden Park record too that looked to be torn...

Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining. New Zealand...

10 Key Moments In All Black Win Over The Springboks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea ran out for his 100th All Black appearance at Eden Park and went on to make the final match winning penalty win to keep the Eden Park record alive. Here are the key moments from the clash.   10...

Ardie Savea to play 100th All Blacks Test against South Africa

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play South Africa at Eden Park this Saturday night. Saturday 6 September:  All Blacks vs South Africa, 7:05PM (NZST).    All Blacks...

Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...

Moodie describes playing against the All Blacks as a dream

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility back Canan Moodie described the opportunity of facing the All Blacks at their fortress Eden Park in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship as “massive” and said it was an occasion...

Los Puma's claim historic win over the All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black inaccuracies in the air, and at breakdowns, saw Argentina achieve a famous first home 29-23 victory over New Zealand in their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test in Buenos Aires on Sunday (NZT). Kicks...

Taylor to play his 100th Test; Parker to debut against Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play Argentina in their second Test of the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, on Sunday morning...

All Blacks sent out statement with strong finish against Argentina, says Barrett

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes his side put out a "statement" as they earned a 41-24 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener. The All Blacks had to hold off a second-half...