One debutant named in All Blacks to play the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have unveiled their first team of the year, naming one debutant to face Argentina in the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship in Mendoza. Emoni Narawa is set to...
All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConsistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...
All Blacks and Springboks renew rivalry on New Zealand soil
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor rugby fans, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is one of the most intense and fiercely contested matchups in the sport. South Africa's absence from New Zealand shores since 2019 makes it the...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues take on the Waratahs in an ‘Anzac Weekend Clash’ this Saturday night at 7:05pm at Eden Park with the home side looking to keep pace with the top four in Super Rugby Pacific. It’s...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Blues seek consistency in capital
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a Capital city showdown this weekend in Wellington as the Blues travel to Sky Stadium to take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm on Saturday night. Blues coach Leon Macdonald has placed...
