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A look at Wales vs South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new chapter of the Wales versus South Africa rivalry will be written on Saturday when the two sides clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. While these sides are not your traditional rivals,...

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.   Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...

Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.   The England captain’s participation...

England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.   Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...

George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup.   Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...

World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell’s participation in the World Cup is in renewed doubt after World Rugby appealed against the decision to overturn his red card from Saturday’s clash with Wales. An independent...

WRU to appoint first woman CEO

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union are to make history by appointing UK Government big hitter Abi Tierney as their new boss. Tierney will become the WRU's first female chief executive, replacing Nigel Walker who held...

Warburton's disbelief over Farrell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton reacted in disbelief when Owen Farrell was cleared of committing a red-card offence. Warburton, who has huge respect for Farrell as a rugby player and person, insisted...

Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season

2 years ago by Larrissa Falls

  The ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order   Gervais...

Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...