On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand Return To The Top
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks swept away Wales 54-16 amid a deluge of late tries in Cardiff on Saturday with the win sending New Zealand back to the top of the World Rankings. New Zealand are back...
Beauden Barrett marks landmark in style as All Blacks deliver scorching finish
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett could hardly have picked a better script for his 100th international with New Zealand, scoring the first and last tries. Beauden Barrett bagged a pair of tries on his...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Gearing up for Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Autumn Nations Series kicked off in style over the past weekend with the Wallabies showing good determination on the pitch to see off Japan 32-23. The All Blacks were on fire...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...
United States 14-104 New Zealand: Ruthless 16-try All Blacks run riot to win inaugural 1874 Cup Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand showed no mercy to the USA as they turned on the style at FedExField, running in 16 tries. Will Jordan scored a hat-trick as rampant New Zealand tore the United States apart to win...
Sam Cane returns for the All Blacks against USA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play the USA in the 1874 Cup Test match at FedExField in Washington DC on Saturday 23 October (Kick-off: 3.30PM EST, 8.30PM UK, 8.30AM Sunday 24 October NZT). It...
All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller. South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...
