Rugby Championship: Springboks steal late draw with All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand 16-16 South AfricaLast-minute try by reserve halfback deflates home fansSouth Africa have issued a warning to rugby’s leading nations by snatching a last-minute 16-16 draw with a shaken All...
Currie Cup Round 3 Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure is rising drastically in the Currie Cup with a handful of teams reaching the halfway stage of their pool rounds this weekend, which could push the tempo to another level. The...
Hooper excited by the return of 'outstanding' O'Connor
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O'Connor has already impressed on his return to Australia training and Michael Hooper is keen to see him deliver on the pitch, too. Australia captain Michael Hooper is excited to...
Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Todd is arguably one of the unluckiest All Black openside flanker with the Crusaders man's career starting while Richie McCaw was still donning the Crusaders red and All Blacks' black. Following...
A statistical look at the second round of Rugby Championship matches
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice. New Zealand may have beaten Argentina by just four...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Rankings Permutations There could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks head to Wellington...
'No quarter': Blaine Scully leads USA against Canada as World Cup looms
7 years ago by The GuardianCaptain America is home after six years with Leicester and Cardiff, looking to make a mark in England’s pool in JapanBlaine Scully’s US Eagles watched Argentina v New Zealand last week in their team...
World Rugby Rankings Permutations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks head to Wellington in a replay of the clash from last...
Stats & Facts: Australia vs Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their defeat to the Springboks last week, Australia will be hoping to shake off their bad Rugby Championship start with a home win against Argentina at their most successful venue,...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrong Fiji side named to face Japan Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations...
