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World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions.   South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...

Stats and facts: France v Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies will look to continue their promising start to the Spring Tour when they face France in Paris.     Dave Rennie's men survived a late scare to hold on for a 16-15 victory over...

Stats and facts: Scotland v Fiji

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend will go head-to-head for the first time in their coaching careers.   They are the only two coaches to maintain a win percentage in excess of 50% during...

Vern Cotter names Flying Fijians squad for Scotland with three debutants

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three debutants in the 23-member team which kicks off their Autumn Nations Cup campaign against Scotland on Sunday.   Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, who missed...

Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France.   Through...

Hastings and Hogg start as Townsend rings the changes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 1pm – live on Amazon...

Rennie rings the changes to Wallabies for French clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby coach Dave Rennie has rung the changes to his team to take on the French this weekend.   Last week, Australia enjoyed the narrowest of victories over Scotland at Edinburgh and Rennie has...

Exeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend set for spell on the sidelines

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend are set for spell on the sidelines after both underwent surgery on shoulder injuries this week.     Back-row forward Capstick sustained...

Craig Casey captains Ireland A against All Blacks XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named the Ireland ‘A’ Match Day Squad that will take on the All Blacks XV at The RDS on Friday evening (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on Virgin Media in Republic of...

Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England.     Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...