ALB recommits to New Zealand Rugby to 2028
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.Lienert-Brown, whose existing contract ran through...
Eight weeks on the sideline for Caleb Clarke
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClarke was ruled out of the rest of the France series on the eve of the second match in Wellington on Saturday, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he could miss more Tests. "He could be...
All Blacks team to play France in Wellington double-header
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington. LIVE...
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
'They won't go away' – Robertson credits France after close call for All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson was determined to credit the mentality of an inexperienced France team after they pushed New Zealand close in the first Test in Dunedin. The All Blacks were pushed to their limits in a...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
All Blacks squad named to face France
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Bryn Evans joins All Blacks coaching team
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes Coach and former All Blacks lock Bryn Evans is joining Scott Robertson’s All Blacks coaching team. Evans, the former Hawke’s Bay, Blues and Hurricanes lock, featured in two tests...
Noah Hotham commits to Crusaders until 2027
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to announce that Noah Hotham has extended his contract with the team until 2027. The 21-year-old halfback has been a crucial part of the Crusaders' lineup. Hotham,...
