Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
Jacques du Toit Back Facing South African Opposition Sooner Than He Thought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Jacques du Toit left the Cheetahs to join Bath last year, little could he have known he would be back facing South African opposition so soon. But that’s the way it’s worked out following...
Townsend makes two changes to his starting lineup, Dempsey earns first start against Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Dempsey earns his first test start for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday. The former Australian international comes into the starting XV after two appearances from the bench. He comes...
Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...
Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend. A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...
Stats and facts: Scotland v New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will take on New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday at a sold-out Murrayfield. Here are a few stats and facts ahead of the anticipated clash: 1. New Zealand...
Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm. Finn...
Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAllan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...
Richie Mo'unga previews Scotland Test | Press Conference (Edinburgh)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Mo'unga speaks with the media at the team hotel on Tuesday in Edinburgh.
The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
