Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks book last Currie Cup semi-final berth The Sharks booked the last semi-final berth in the Currie Cup with a bonus-point 48-40 victory against a gutsy Blue Bulls outfit at Loftus Versfeld...
Scotland bounce back with narrow victory over France at Murrayfield
7 years ago by rugbydump.comTries from Sean Maitland and Chris Harris either side of half-time gave Gregor Townsend’s Scotland a crucial 17-14 victory over France at BT Murrayfield in the second of four World Cup warm-up matches.
Scotland beat France but injuries a concern for Townsend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland gained a measure of revenge over France by fighting back to win 17-14 at a sold out Murrayfield, but there are injury concerns for Gregor Townsend ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Les...
Scotland get one back on France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland played host to France at Murrayfield this afternoon and did well to secure a 17 - 14 victory. As both sides went onto the field you would've cut the tension with a knife. A sold-out Murrayfield...
Latest World Rankings: Wales end New Zealand's run as the highest ranked test side
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their victory over England this past weekend, Wales have climbed to number one in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003. Wales...
Not the Nice warm-up Townsend was looking for
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCoach Gregor Townsend says Scotland are keeping a close eye on Ireland as both sides prepare for their opening weekend showdown at the World Cup in Japan next month.
Wales close Principality roof to create ‘fortress’ atmosphere for England
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales’ plan to keep changes to minimum hit by Anscombe injury• Duncan Taylor, John Barclay back for Scotland against FranceMatches between Wales and England in Cardiff this decade have tended to...
World Rugby Rankings permutations: It's not only Wales who could climb the rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy weekend of men's and women's international matches could have significant impact on the World Rugby rankings. Here is everything you need to know: Men's rankings headlines New...
Wayne Barnes To Referee Ireland’s World Cup Opener Against Scotland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEngland’s Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee the Celtic derby between Ireland and Scotland in Pool A, following today’s announcement of the match official appointments for the pool stages...
France win back-to-back World Rugby U20 Championship titles
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have successfully defended their World Rugby U20 Championship title, beating Australia 24-23 in the final in Rosario, Argentina on Saturday. The future of French rugby looks to be in safe...
