URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Finn Russell set for Premiership switch?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could leave Racing 92 at the end of the season with Bath now reportedly entering the race for his signature. Reports from the Daily Mail and Sunday Times say that Bath...
Jones lauds 'tremendous' England spirit following fightback against New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from replacement Will Stuart helped England clinch a remarkable draw against the All Blacks at Twickenham. Eddie Jones hailed England's spirit after they overcame a "baptism...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
"It's been on the bucket list for a wee while" | Beauden Barrett & Finlay Christie Press Conference
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett and Finlay Christie speak to the media ahead of their Healthspan Elite Northern Tour clash with Scotland.
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
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...
