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Ireland make seven changes to face Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of 2022 for Saturday’s Nations Series finale against Australia at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8pm, live on Virgin Media,...

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...

From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league.   It just so happens they are waiting round the...

12 Springboks named in South Africa A squad to face Bristol Bears

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...

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

3 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...

Du Toit captains the SA A team against Munster, Du Preez twins late call ups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has included 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday (kick-off 21h30 SA time),...

The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa

3 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

3 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

3 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...