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South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Amid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

17 new contracts for the Welsh Women ahead of the World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union has awarded 17 new full-time contracts for female players covering the period from July 1 – Dec 31. (six months), Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has committed to leading the programme...

Murphy heaps praise on Prendergast

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Richie Murphy lauded fly-half Sam Prendergast after his late penalty kick secured a 37-36 victory over England in the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series. Prendergast kicked the decisive penalty...

JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa.       South Africa...

Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST).   Gilchrist...

Duo Recommit to Hurricanes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have announced that Hawke’s Bay players, powerful lock Isaia Walker-Leawere and loosie Devan Flanders, have recommitted to the Club through 2024.         Flanders,...