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B&I Lions legends call on World Rugby to scrap tactical substitutions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of rugby legends have released an open letter sent to World Rugby demanding that tactical substitutions are scrapped in a bid to improve player safety in the game.   Former British and...

Stats & Facts: South Africa v Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the head to head stats and facts for the second game of the Rugby Championship.   SOUTH AFRICA v ARGENTINA – NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH – KO 17:05 (16:05...

The Rugby Championship 2021: All Blacks and Springboks authoritative at home

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand host Australia again, while Argentina go to world champions South Africa in the opening round of The Rugby Championship.   The Rugby Championship returns this weekend with a pair of...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

Mario Ledesma defends Springboks ahead of Rugby Championship opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma has dismissed suggestions that South Africa are 'boring'.   The Springboks' style of play has been criticised during the British and Irish Lions Series with...

Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year.   The...