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Three All Blacks return home from Australia

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three players have been released by the All Blacks to return home from Australia and leave the Tri Nations tournament early, the All Blacks have confirmed.   Prop Ofa Tuungafasi, who was suspended...

Punches thrown as young Hibbard gets feisty with two Springboks props on 2008 tour

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back in 2008 Wales hooker Richard Hibbard took on two Springboks props by himself during the first Test match of their Summer tour to South Africa.

Test Team of the Week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling weekend of test rugby saw the Pumas notch up a first win over the All Blacks before the second day of action in the Autumn Nations Cup kicked off up north.   The Pumas were brutal and...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand and Wales fall while Argentina and England rise

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have slipped in the latest World Rankings following their defeat to Argentina on Saturday.   The Pumas sealed an incredible 15-25 victory over the All Blacks having not played...

Analysis: How Los Pumas managed to topple the All Blacks for the first time

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heading into their Tri Nations test match against the All Blacks on Saturday, Argentina had never beaten the All Blacks with their record reading 29 tests, 28 losses and one draw.    Before...

Ryan ‘Delighted’ To Step Up As On-Field Captain

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

On a night that saw a number of players adapting to roles at short notice, James Ryan relished the opportunity to become Ireland’s stand-in captain against Wales at the Aviva Stadium. With skipper...

Murray Enjoys Cameo Role As Ireland Return To Winning Ways

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was not at all what he had expected in the advance of the game, but Conor Murray did enjoy his brief run-out at out-half in Ireland’s 32-9 Guinness Series win over Wales. Following the injuries...

‘We Had Much Better Intent All Round’ – Sexton

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite his frustration at coming off injured, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton was thrilled to see the team bounce back to winning ways with a 32-9 Guinness Series victory over Wales. Last night’s...

Tunnel Cam: Ireland v Wales

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A first Friday Night Test Match at the Aviva Stadium lived up to the billing. Andy Farrell‘s Ireland kicked off the Guinness Series as part of the Autumn Nations Cup with an impressive victory over...