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Nienaber talks selection ahead of Ireland Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber has shown that there is no underestimating Ireland in the South African camp after picking one of the strongest Springbok line-ups seen in recent times.   The experience in the...

Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...

Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 semi-finals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today confirmed that Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-finals at Eden Park this weekend. It will be the first...

Springboks delay the call up of Bulls duo

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are sweating over the fitness of two Bulls players ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.    Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden's call ups have been delayed by SA Rugby Director...

URC Wrap - Round 7

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

McFarland’s Men in Good Health After Nail-Biter   Ulster put their illness issues behind them to claim their first win at Thomond Park since 2014 as they defeated Munster 15-14 in a real nail...

All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England.   Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...

United Rugby Championship Team News and TV Listings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 7 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #SCAvLEI Aaron...

Ulster ready for match-up against Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Meeting for the first time since Ulster’s 36-17 victory over Munster in last season’s URC quarter-final at Kingspan Stadium, the Ulster men are this time on the road to Thomond Park to face...