Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
Hastings and Hogg start as Townsend rings the changes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 1pm – live on Amazon...
Rennie rings the changes to Wallabies for French clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby coach Dave Rennie has rung the changes to his team to take on the French this weekend. Last week, Australia enjoyed the narrowest of victories over Scotland at Edinburgh and Rennie has...
Exeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend set for spell on the sidelines
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend are set for spell on the sidelines after both underwent surgery on shoulder injuries this week. Back-row forward Capstick sustained...
Craig Casey captains Ireland A against All Blacks XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the Ireland ‘A’ Match Day Squad that will take on the All Blacks XV at The RDS on Friday evening (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on Virgin Media in Republic of...
Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England. Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...
Brodie Retallick gets two-match ban after red card against Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand second row Brodie Retallick has been suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of a Coaching Intervention programme, having received a red card for an act of foul play...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England. Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...
