Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...
Smit laments Erasmus' behaviour for making South Africa 'easy to dislike'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa great John Smit believes Rassie Erasmus' approach has made the Springboks "easy to dislike" after the latter was banned for criticising match officials. Springboks director of...
Nigel Owens responds to Rassie Erasmus' tweets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens has commented on Rassie Erasmus' Twitter activity following South Africa's loss to France. After South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nations Series,...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017. Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January. Ahead...
Biggar to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that Dan Biggar will depart the Club with immediate effect, at the fly-half’s request. The Club announced earlier this month that the 33-year-old Wales international...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...
All Blacks and Wallabies plan to field a combined team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Wallabies have opened talks about fielding a combined XV to tackle the British and Irish Lions in 2025. The Southern Hemisphere heavyweights plan to join forces for the first...
Justin Tipuric press conference as he's named as Wales skipper for Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPress conference with Justin Tipuric as he is named as Wales captain for the Autumn International matches against New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia. The 33-year-old, who has won 86...
