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Foster calls on TJ Perenara ahead of Scotland clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black boss Ian Foster has called on the services of seasoned veteran scrumhalf TJ Perenara ahead of this weekend’s clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.   Perenara, 30, was part of the New...

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...

Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...

“I’ll never blame the ref.”- Kolisi

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland put up a good show to edge out the Springboks 19-16 in Dublin on Saturday evening. Marring the spectacle somewhat was the fact that the officiating found itself in the spotlight once more as the...

RWC Qualifier: USA Team Preview

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four teams will take to The Sevens Stadium pitch on Sunday as the round-robin RWC 2023 Final Qualification Tournament, which will run until 18 November, gets underway. At the end of the three match days...

Nienaber: Boks didn’t use their chances

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued a number of missed opportunities following their heart-breaking 19-16 defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday evening...

Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Farrell's men edge tight contest against Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were two tries apiece at the Aviva Stadium, but a Johnny Sexton penalty proved enough for Ireland to get the win against South Africa.     An impressive second-half performance from...

Kolisi: Boks will give everything against Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi vowed that his team would give everything when they line up against Ireland, the top-ranked team in the world, at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and shot down suggestions that...