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Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Autumn Nations Series Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium.   An...

Finn Russell dropped from Scotland squad - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell is set to be omitted from the Scotland squad to be named later today (Wednesday).     The 30-year-old flyhalf was rested for Scotland's July test in South America, along with...

Matt Philip ruled out of Australia's end of year tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with Matt Phillip ruled out with an ACL injury.   The knee injury was picked up ahead of the Wallabies' departure on Wednesday...

Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...

Munster Squad Update | Tadhg Beirne to be assessed for groin injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad were back in the HPC in UL on Monday with preparations well underway for Saturday’s BKT URC Interprovincial clash against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (5.15pm).     While...

Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble.   The...

Ireland: Three Leinster players ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the Province's clash with Munster and it's grim reading for Ireland's Autumn Internationals.   Will Connors...

Wallabies Spring Tour squad announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour which will see the side take on five northern hemisphere nations, including the current top-two ranked sides in...

Jake White confident of Vodacom Bulls progress

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BBCo Director of Rugby, Jake White has been left encouraged despite his side’s loss to Munster, saying that his chargers played well and were never out of the game.   “It was tough,...

Cell C Sharks surge as DHL Stormers remain unbeaten

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of sunshine and rain – literally and figuratively – for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Cell C Sharks making the most of their first...