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World Rankings Permutations: Argentina could surpass New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina could end the weekend in their highest ranking since 2016 if they defeat the All Blacks in New Zealand.   Los Pumas will climb to fifth place if they secure back-to-back wins...

Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything...

Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge announces impending retirement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kendra Cocksedge, the most capped Black Fern of all time, has announced that she will retire from all rugby after Rugby World Cup 2021.     Cocksedge has had an unpresented career in the black...

Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Foster backs 'hurting' All Blacks to bounce back

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster has backed his New Zealand team to banish their home blues in Saturday's Rugby Championship tussle with Argentina at Waikato Stadium.   The All Blacks have lost their last three...

Australia must cope without captain Hooper for rest of Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Hooper does not figure in Australia's plans for the rest of the Rugby Championship, coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday. Captain Hooper pulled out of the Wallabies team for the series opener against...

Michael Hooper will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that flanker and captain Michael Hooper will not return for the rest of the Rugby Championship.   Hooper withdrew from the opening game of the...