5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Marcus Smith hails Daley Thompson sprint sessions as he bids to emulate NZ duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has been completing sprint sessions with British Olympic great Daley Thompson in his effort to become one of the sport’s finest playmakers. Smith has developed into England’s...
Head coach Foster, Beauden Barrett, Scott Barrett (NZL) - 'We love big occasions where there's no tomorrow'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Foster, full-back Beauden Barrett and second-row Scott Barrett at a media briefing on Friday, 6 October, after their 73-0 victory over Uruguay in Pool A at OL Stadium...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Leading All Blacks Coaches Pick Their All-Time All Blacks XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChoosing all-time sides in any sport can be contentious, but there is rarely unanimity when it comes down to the All Blacks. So what happened when three of the All Blacks' all-time leading coaches,...
