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Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Dakuwaqa to replace Radradra

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Francaise winger Peniasi Dakuwaqa has been called into the Fiji camp to replace suspended outside back Semi Radradra for the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. Radradra copped a 3-match...

Italy vs Georgia: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Italy vs Georgia The crowd were treated to a proverbial game of two halves in Genoa on Saturday. Georgia took an 11-point lead into the break, before the Azzurri scored 14 unanswered points to...

France vs New Zealand: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. France...

Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...

Ireland made 'step up' in tense Argentina victory, says Doris

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the team made a clear step up in Friday's thrilling victory over Argentina, but he knows further improvements are needed for future games. Ireland edged out Argentina...

Autumn Nations Series TOTW

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week   Tamaiti...

France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

France fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...