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2023

Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash, with a handful...

Scotland climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The record books were rewritten on another dramatic weekend of test rugby which had it all.   Georgia’s shock win over Wales in Cardiff, Scotland’s helter-skelter game against Argentina,...

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

Stats and facts: Scotland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will take on New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday at a sold-out Murrayfield.   Here are a few stats and facts ahead of the anticipated clash:     1. New Zealand...

Du Toit captains the SA A team against Munster, Du Preez twins late call ups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has included 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday (kick-off 21h30 SA time),...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...

Wales Player Ratings v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have not lost to Wales in 69 years, a remarkable spell of dominance that was maintained as they scored at least 33 points in a 10th straight edition of this fixture.   Here is how...

All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...

Rio Dyer debuts against the All Blacks, Halfpenny, Owens, North and Tipuric return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday (KO 3.15pm).   Dragons flyer Rio Dyer will make...

Brave Blossoms gear up for All Black storm in Tokyo

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An intriguing clash awaits fans at the Tokyo Stadium as the Brave Blossoms make ready to host the All Blacks.   Despite an overwhelmingly one-sided historical record, All Black boss Ian Foster is...