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Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Todd is arguably one of the unluckiest All Black openside flanker with the Crusaders man's career starting while Richie McCaw was still donning the Crusaders red and All Blacks' black.   Following...

“There’s a bit of emotion, but it’s controlled emotion.” - Duane Vermeulen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington in what will also be his first match against the New Zealanders since the epic...

Friday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Rankings Permutations There could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship.   The Springboks head to Wellington...

World Rugby Rankings Permutations

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship.   The Springboks head to Wellington in a replay of the clash from last...

Stats & Facts: Australia vs Argentina

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their defeat to the Springboks last week, Australia will be hoping to shake off their bad Rugby Championship start with a home win against Argentina at their most successful venue,...

LIVE MATCH CENTRE: New Zealand v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday will see Westpac Stadium host one of the most highly anticipated Rugby Championship matches in years, with South Africa traveling to Wellington to take on the All Blacks.   FOLLOW THE CLASH...

Dombrandt called to Italy to replace injured Shields

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped Harlequins flanker Alex Dombrandt has been called up to the England training squad to replace injured Brad Shields.   Dombrandt earned an England call up and started for England against...

Thursday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strong Fiji side named to face Japan   Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations...

Lealiifano, O'Connor named for Wallabies returns

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina.     Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor will make their Test returns after being...

Latest World Rankings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have closed in on fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Australia, while New Zealand survived a big scare to keep their unbeaten record against Los Pumas intact.   Argentina...