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Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks.    The hype...

Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as defence coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm that Gareth Williams has joined the senior coaching team as defence coach.   Williams will take over the role from Hugh Hogan who leaves the Scarlets after one season.   Williams,...

"It's been a big journey getting back into the black jersey" | Caleb Clarke Interview (Mbombela)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caleb Clarke reflects on his journey back into the black jersey and looks ahead to the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.    

"Faf’s the one that I reckon we can get to" - Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ de Klerk

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup winning former All Black Stephen Donald says the recall of Faf de Klerk to the Springboks starting lineup could favour the All Blacks   Donald has questioned the consistency...

Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium.     Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...

Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster needs to defeat the Springboks at least once to save his job with two losses enough to see him lose his role during the Rugby Championship.     According...

New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe.   Kolbe broke his jaw in the...

Exeter Chiefs sign Tongan back Solomone Kata

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the addition of Tongan international Solomone Kata.     The 27-year-old is Rob Baxter’s...