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Sharks 31-71 British and Irish Lions: Tourists capitalise on Hendrikse red card

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions continued to pile on the points on their tour of South Africa with what proved to be an emphatic, albeit not entirely convincing, 71-31 win over the Sharks. There was...

Marcus Smith on his way to South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has called up Marcus Smith to replace the injured Finn Russell. Russell has withdrawn from the game against the Sharks this evening with Bundee Aki replacing him.   Gatland has hopes...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend.    Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...

Josh McNally Injury Update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby can confirm Josh McNally has sustained a shoulder injury.     The second row, who earned his first international cap against USA, suffered the injury whilst training with...

This weekend's international friendlies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world.    The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...

Wales make three changes for Los Pumas clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have made three changes for the first of two summer Tests against Argentina at Principality Stadium on Saturday (1pm).   All three changes come in the back line where Kieran Hardy gets the...

Eddie Jones names England team for Canada

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO].    Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received...

Kenningham withdraws from England squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Kenningham has withdrawn from the England squad after being contacted and advised to isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app.     An England staff member has also been contacted by the app, which...

Leigh Halfpenny injury update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ summer Tests after sustaining a knee ligament injury against Canada on Saturday.     The Scarlets full-back will require surgery with further...