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Walt Steenkamp leaves Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After two years, 57 appearances from a possible 87, with more than 3 708 minutes played in blue - Walt Steenkamp bids a fond farewell to the Bulls family.     The towering 27-year-old...

'It's entirely my fault' – Jones admits England were distracted against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were beaten 30-29 by Argentina on Sunday, less than a year out from the sides meeting at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.     Eddie Jones believes England's loss to Argentina was partly down...

Brett Hodgson to join England coaching staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  England have appointed Brett Hodgson as defence coach to start after the Autumn Nation Series. Anthony Seibold will leave at the end of the series to join NRL side Manly Warringah...

Jamie George returns as England prepare for Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for England’s Autumn Nations Series match against Japan this weekend.       England will take on the Brave Blossoms at Twickenham Stadium...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Eddie Jones refuses to panic after loss to Pumas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones is refusing to push any panic buttons in the wake of England’s loss to Argentina at Twickenham over the weekend.   Los Pumas pulled out all the stops on the road to...

Jones' England 'not good enough' as Argentina claim prized Twickenham win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones said his team were "not good enough" and captain Owen Farrell raised discipline worries after a surprising 30-29 defeat to Argentina at Twickenham.   In front of an 80,000...

Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...

RWC Qualifier: USA Team Preview

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four teams will take to The Sevens Stadium pitch on Sunday as the round-robin RWC 2023 Final Qualification Tournament, which will run until 18 November, gets underway. At the end of the three match days...