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Townsend names team for first match of the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT Murrayfield fresh from being named captain last week for this season’s Autumn Nations Series.   Ritchie has leadership...

Jamie Joseph names Japan team to face the All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the Brave Blossoms team to take on the All Blacks this Saturday, October 14 at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo.      The match will...

New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo.     Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...

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

3 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...

Bulls sign Wilco Louw

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have agreed to a deal to sign Wilco Louw from English side, Harlequins on a three-year deal beginning 1 July 2023.   The 28-year-old prop - who is no stranger to Pretoria - joins...

Peel’s Men Out to Honour Heritage Against Leinster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History is in the air down Llanelli way this week as Leinster hit town and Dwayne Peel has his own happy heritage against the Irish giants from his playing days. Friday night’s meeting between the...

All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November).   Cortez Ratima,...