Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2021

Pumas aim to claim one final scalp in 2022 at Murrayfield

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's been a fruitful first year in charge of Argentina for Michael Cheika, who will be out to claim one final scalp at Murrayfield.   Cheika's side started the year strongly defeating Scotland twice...

World Rugby ban Rassie Erasmus over recent Tweets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has issued SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus with a ban on all match day activities for two matches as a result of recent social media posts.   The ban comes after Erasmus posted...

Townsend makes two changes to his starting lineup, Dempsey earns first start against Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Dempsey earns his first test start for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday.   The former Australian international comes into the starting XV after two appearances from the bench. He comes...

Pieter-Steph du Toit handed ban for reckless challenge on Danty

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hard man Pieter-Steph du Toit has been handed a ban for his reckless challenge on French centre Jonathan Danty last weekend.   The disciplinary committee accepted that the act was not...

Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...

Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Energetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday.   The...

Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far.   The Boks kicked off the tour...

Josh Adams returns as Wales name team to face Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wales senior men’s team to play Georgia in the third round of the Autumn Nations Series has been named by head coach Wayne Pivac.       Wales take on the Lelos at Principality...

12 Springboks named in South Africa A squad to face Bristol Bears

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...