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Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

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...

Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaces injured Fassi in SA ‘A’ squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will travel to Bristol in England on Sunday with South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick as backline cover for their clash against the Bristol Bears...

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...

'Not good enough' – Dave Rennie frustrated after first ever loss to Italy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia's first ever defeat to Italy sparked head coach Dave Rennie to slam his side after the match.   Dave Rennie admits his Australia team were "not good enough" as they were beaten by Italy...

Italy stun Australia in Florence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy held on to claim their first victory over the Wallabies, claiming a 28-27 victory in Florence.     The hosts were impressive throughout the duration of the match, with dynamic fullback...

Stats and facts: Scotland v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will take on New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday at a sold-out Murrayfield.   Here are a few stats and facts ahead of the anticipated clash:     1. New Zealand...

Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm.     Finn...