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Two uncapped players in Wales 38-man squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named a 38-man squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series 2021 campaign.     Wales U20 and Exter Chiefs forward Christ Tshiunza is one of two uncapped players named in the...

EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup.     "We are now working...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday.   Elton...

Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...

All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller.         South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...

The Rugby Championship: Springboks stand in the way of All Blacks clean sweep

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have dominated the Rugby Championship and face South Africa in their final match looking for an 11th consecutive win.       South Africa will attempt to deny...

Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...

Nienaber, Kolisi applaud Bok effort in Townsville

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi applauded the effort of their team in Saturday's Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks and said the result could have...

Mario Ledesma angered by captains' shoot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina boss Mario Ledesma is furious about the apparent disrespect shown to his side after Julian Montoya was left out of the Rugby Championship captains’ photo shoot last week.    Siya Kolisi,...

The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - All Blacks on brink of title ahead of 100th Springboks showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand are on the brink of landing the Rugby Championship title ahead of their 100th Test against holders South Africa in Townsville on Saturday.   The All Blacks have been in a class of their...