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International Friendlies

2018

Conor O'Shea Names Squad to face Japan

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy Coach Conor O'Shea has named one debutant in his squad that will face Japan at Bank Dome Stadium in Oita in the first of the two test-match of the summer tour 2018.   Marcello Violi and...

The incredible story of Karl Tu'inukuafe the All Blacks latest debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barrett's will steal the spotlight following Steve Hansen's first team announcement of 2018 but Chiefs prop Karl Tu'inukuafe has an inspiring story that led to him being called up to the All Blacks...

Wales leapfrog South Africa in the latest World Rankings

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their 22-20 victory over South Africa in Washington DC, Wales have moved up two places in the World Rugby Rankings.   Wales leapfrog South Africa and Scotland into 5th place, with...

Players to Watch: South Africa v Wales

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Wales will clash in America for the first time this weekend.   With both coaches having announced exciting squads with Rassie Erasmus handing out an unprecedented 7 debuts in the...

WATCH: What Michael Cheika had to say about the Wallabies' new faces

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika says competition for spots within the Wallabies will be tightly contested and speaks about the five new faces in the Wallabies squad after Folau Fainga'a, Jack...

Brumbies sign Super Rugby winner Pete Samu from the Crusaders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samu, currently at the Crusaders is a big ball carrier and will provide the Brumbies with great go forward ball. At 102kg and 1.85m the flanker has had great success at Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup level,...

Jared Payne forced into retirement

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Ulster utility back Jared Payne, 32, has been forced to retire from playing professional rugby after he was unable to sufficiently recover from a head injury sustained while on tour with the...

Rassie Erasmus names Kolisi as New Springbok Captain

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Stormers flanker Siya Kolisi has been appointed as the new Springbok captain for Incoming Series against England next month.   His fellow Stormers teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit will...

Wallabies legend John Eales to be immortalised with statue

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Queensland and Wallabies captain John Eales will be immortalised in bronze as the next statue at Suncorp Stadium.  The striking statue will capture second rower Eales being lifted by another...

WATCH: Pat Lam & Chris Ashton Post Match Press Conference

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lam and Chris Ashton give their thoughts on the Barbarians 43-63 win over England.    Credit: BeanymanNews