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Boks' sights set on Les Bleus in November, says Vermeulen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks’ sights are firmly set on the French as the two powerhouses will meet in Paris in November.     It will be an occasion keenly observed around the globe over...

Erasmus pens support for Eddie Jones in recent article

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus recently penned an article – published in the Daily Mail – in which he addressed the apparent panic spreading through the English rugby fraternity...

Eddie Jones' successor set to be appointed ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has received backing from the RFU, but his successor may be in place ahead of next year's World Cup.   Eddie Jones' successor as England head coach will be appointed...

Antoine Dupont named 2022 Six Nations Player of the Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont has been crowned the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship after leading France to the Grand Slam.     The scrum-half became the first Frenchman...

Botha, Mapoe back in Vodacom Bulls starting XV for fiery Dragons clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to their team that will face the Dragons in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.   The Tshwane-based...

Nigel Owens picks his 2022 Six Nations XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Nigel has picked his 2022 Six Nations team of the tournament which, unsurprisingly, is dominated by French names while featuring only one Welshman in Josh Adams.    I'm going to go...

England Six Nations performance 'incredibly disappointing', says RFU chief executive

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chief Executive Bill Sweeney says the RFU was disheartened by England's Six Nations run, but stresses the team is making progress.   England's Six Nations performance has been labelled "incredibly...

Baxter goes to bat for Hogg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has come out in support of his Scottish fullback Stuart Hogg after a recent incident saw Hogg and five other Scotland representatives reprimanded for breaching team protocols...