Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2022

Azzurri hunt another victory against wounded Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The wounded Boks will be on the hunt for their first win of the campaign when they face off against the Italians at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on Saturday afternoon.   Last weekend, the Boks recorded...

New Zealand never had an aura, says Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones is at it again in the press ahead of his side’s big clash against the All Blacks, this time suggesting that the aura surrounding the latter is, and always has been, nothing...

"We want to finish strong" | TJ Perenara & Rieko Ioane Press Conference (London)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

TJ Perenara and Rieko Ioane speak to the media ahead of their Healthspan Elite Northern Tour clash with England.  

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...

England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham.     It's been an indifferent year for both sides...

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...