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Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...

Stats and facts: Wales v Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales continue their Autumn Nations Series campaign on Saturday when they tackle Argentina at the Principality Stadium.     The game comes just seven days after a 55-23 defeat...

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...

Azzurri look to carry good form into Wallaby Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Italians will be on the hunt for a maiden victory over the Wallabies when they host the latter in Florence on Saturday.   The Azzurri put on an admirable performance last weekend to despatch...

Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Allan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...

'It's entirely my fault' – Jones admits England were distracted against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were beaten 30-29 by Argentina on Sunday, less than a year out from the sides meeting at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.     Eddie Jones believes England's loss to Argentina was partly down...

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

Sexton plays down Irish victory over Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irish captain Johnny Sexton has been measured in the wake of his team’s victory over the Springboks in Dublin.   The final whistle sounded with the score at 19-16 after a tough encounter between...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...

France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday.   Playing their...