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Tawera Kerr-Barlow available for Wallabies switch 'without hesitation'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available to make the switch to the Wallabies if called upon.   Kerr-Barlow won the 2015 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks...

Beauden Barrett could be in doubt for Argentina test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett is in doubt for this weekend's All Blacks Rugby Championship test against the Pumas in Christchurch after sustaining a knock at training on Tuesday.   Barrett was said to have suffered...

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax on their Ellis Park performance | Press Conference (Christchurch)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax from the All Blacks front row speak with the media from the team hotel in Christchurch.  

Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Familiar look to Blitzboks for LA Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens squad to contest the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park next weekend have a familiar look to it despite missing some regulars who were integral to their victory at the Commonwealth...

Kurt Baker returns for 50th All Blacks Sevens tournament in Los Angeles

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the 13-strong team for the World Series tournament. Coach Clark...