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Top Performers Per Country During The November Tests

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

November is done and dusted as too is test rugby for 2018.     We take a look back at the top performers from each country from this month.   New Zealand     Brodie...

White a good option for Australia - Habana

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Cup-winning coach Jake White would be a good option for Australia should they sack Michael Cheika, according to Bryan Habana.         Bryan Habana has backed Jake...

Kolisi proud of South Africa's improvements

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi has praised South Africa's improvements under Rassie Erasmus and believes there are good times ahead for the Springboks.           South Africa captain...

Wales’ Ellis Jenkins heads for knee surgery and may miss rest of the season

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Cardiff confirm Jenkins suffered ‘a significant knee injury’• Flanker received late call-up from bench for South Africa gameThe Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will require surgery after being hurt...

The Breakdown | Eddie Jones' tactical rethink plants Owen Farrell at heart of power game

7 years ago by The Guardian

Co-captain is blossoming at fly-half and embodies an England side that will go into Six Nations with a taste for winning uglyGraham Henry used to complain when he was in charge of Wales that rugby there...

Crockett to skipper Barbarians against Pumas

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There's a South African flavour to the Barbarians XV to face Argentina, with ex-New Zealand prop Wyatt Crockett named as captain.           Prop Wyatt Crockett...

Jenkins hopeful of Rugby World Cup involvement

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' Warren Gatland fears Ellis Jenkins has anterior cruciate ligament damage but the flanker hopes to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.         Ellis Jenkins remains hopeful...

Ellis Jenkins awaits awful injury verdict after final seconds ruin sensational night

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

On Saturday night Wales Flanker Ellis Jenkins had a memorable night, securing Man of the Match honours in a 20-11 victory over South Africa. Tragically, the dream turned into a nightmare as he sustained...

Rugby union power rankings: Ireland overtake New Zealand to be top dogs

7 years ago by The Guardian

Our ratings show Ireland are in pole position and New Zealand have slipped back, while Wales and England have made good progress and South Africa and Australia have much work to doSteve Hansen knew what...

Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year.   Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...