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'We can turn it around,' says apologetic Wallabies coach Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists he can turn the Wallabies into world-beaters despite another below-par performance in their Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand in Melbourne.   The Wallabies started well in both...

Wallabies without captains for return Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will be without captains Michael Hooper and Allan Alaalatoa for Saturday's return Bledisloe Cup Test in Dunedin.   Tighthead prop Alaalatoa had a ruptured Achilles tendon injury confirmed...

Ian Foster hints at changes for return Bledisloe Cup Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup with a 38-7 win in Melbourne has secured the All Blacks some breathing space in their final home-based step towards the Rugby World Cup in Saturday's...

Argentina grind gives Springboks Rugby World Cup taster, says Nienaber

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber likened his team’s hard-fought 22-21 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday to a typical Rugby World Cup arm wrestle.   The Springboks...

Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...

UPDATED World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table.   The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...

Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...

Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...

Match Day Programme: South Africa vs. Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will be hoping the Wallabies can cause an upset in the first fixture of the day when they take on the All Blacks. An Australian win will grant the Springboks an opputunity to snatch the...