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Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham.   The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...

England team announcement: England v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named the England team who will play New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm KO).  Captain Owen Farrell will make his 100th appearance for England at inside centre. ...

Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...

O'Connor Heads Back To South Africa A Different Player After Unreal Experience

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harri O’Connor will head back to South Africa next week having benefited hugely from his “unreal” experience out there this summer. The uncapped tighthead prop was a surprise call-up...

Improvement key as SA ‘A’ prepare for Bristol threat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Additional time to prepare and get to know each other should stand the South Africa ‘A’ team in good stead when they face a dangerous Bristol Bears outfit in England on Thursday evening, with...

Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far.   The Boks kicked off the tour...

Eddie Jones has retained a 25-player squad for England’s match against New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will take on the All Blacks at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 19 November (5.30pm KO). Joe Cokanasiga is unavailable for selection after suffering an ankle injury in England’s 52-13...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory.   England...

Callum Hunter-Hill gets Scotland call-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be without Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland as Saracens lock Callum Hunter-Hill gets the nod ahead of the fourth and final Autumn Test against Argentina.     Watson...