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Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt 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...

“There’s a bit of emotion, but it’s controlled emotion.” - Duane Vermeulen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington in what will also be his first match against the New Zealanders since the epic...

'No quarter': Blaine Scully leads USA against Canada as World Cup looms

7 years ago by The Guardian

Captain 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...

Stats & Facts: Australia vs Argentina

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following 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,...

Dombrandt called to Italy to replace injured Shields

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped Harlequins flanker Alex Dombrandt has been called up to the England training squad to replace injured Brad Shields.   Dombrandt earned an England call up and started for England against...

FODEN: Stateside - Documentary reveals all on former England star's New York move

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ben Foden's high-profile move to the Major League Rugby championship has certainly been an interesting talking point in the last year, as the former England international full-back looks to reinvent himself...

London Irish Sign Tongan International

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have secured the services of Tonga international Steve Mafi who will join the club early in the 2019/20 season.     The Australian born second-row forward, who represented Australia...

Yorkshire Carnegie appoint Martyn Wood as new Director of Rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Yorkshire Carnegie have appointed former Wasps and Bath player Martyn Wood as the club’s new director of rugby ahead of the 2019-20 Greene King IPA Championship season.   Wood joins the club...

Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks against the All Blacks on Saturday, when the two traditional rivals clash in Wellington in the second round of the shortened 2019 Castle Lager...

England Rugby's Rising Sons: Episode 3

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From Japanese lessons to grueling training sessions, here's a behind the scenes look in the England camp like you've never seen it before.