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Nigel Owens responds to Rassie Erasmus' tweets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former test referee Nigel Owens has commented on Rassie Erasmus' Twitter activity following South Africa's loss to France.     After South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nations Series,...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017.   Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January.   Ahead...

Biggar to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can confirm that Dan Biggar will depart the Club with immediate effect, at the fly-half’s request.   The Club announced earlier this month that the 33-year-old Wales international...

Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late.   Earlier...

Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...

All Blacks and Wallabies plan to field a combined team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks and Wallabies have opened talks about fielding a combined XV to tackle the British and Irish Lions in 2025.   The Southern Hemisphere heavyweights plan to join forces for the first...

Justin Tipuric press conference as he's named as Wales skipper for Autumn Nations Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Press conference with Justin Tipuric as he is named as Wales captain for the Autumn International matches against New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia.   The 33-year-old, who has won 86...

RWC Quarter Finals Announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-final draw for Rugby World Cup 2021 was announced on Sunday after a thrilling pool phase final round determined the eight teams who remain in the hunt to lift the coveted trophy in New Zealand     The...

Kyle Sinckler pens new deal at Bristol Bears

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions tighthead Kyle Sinckler has signed a one-year extension to his deal at Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.   The 52-cap front-row forward, who joined from...