Champions Cup: Harlequins 43-17 Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the break it looked as if this one could go either way, but Quins proved just too strong for Cardiff in the second half. As well as the win, the Premiership champions got a try-scoring...
Latest World Rankings: France up to fifth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA drama-filled weekend of test rugby has seen plenty of change in the latest World Rugby Rankings. France moved into the top 5 of the rankings while Romania entered the top 20. England's...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone. A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...
ENG vs SA: Top stats performers - tackles, carries & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enjoyed a last-gasp, 1-point victory over the World Champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday evening. It was a gigantic effort by the English pack who managed to gain parity with the Boks,...
Jacques Nienaber mourns another “last kick” defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” of a one-point defeat (27-26) to England in the final match...
England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham. Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...
Springbok Player Ratings v England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year. Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...
England Player Ratings v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have beaten South Africa 27-26 in an enthralling encounter at Twickenham. Marcus Smith landed a penalty in the 79 minute to secure the win for England. Here is how we rated Eddie...
Another juicy ENG vs SA battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking the shape of something of a grudge match, attention will pour into Twickenham where the English will set about trying to attempt to regain pride against the Springboks. The...
Rodd and Blamire start, Lawes captains England against Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes captains an England side that will see Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire start in the front row against the Springboks. Rookie duo Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire will start...
