Borthwick concedes 'these are painful days' after Springboks defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was left "incredibly disappointed and frustrated" following England's defeat by South Africa, conceding "these are painful days". England suffered their fifth successive Test...
France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Africans had to absorb huge pressure from the Red Roses in a match where both sides had plenty of opportunities to seal the deal. Despite poor discipline that yielded a yellow card late in the...
Springbok Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks overcame England at the Allianz Stadium in London, here are our Springbok player ratings. 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 – The fullback was tested a lot under the high...
England Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland suffered yet another loss as they fell to the Springboks and again lost a game they feel they should have won. Here are the player ratings Ellis Genge: 5 | Ok at scrum time but was not...
Marcus Smith Magic
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch Marcus Smith attack the Springboks on the blind side and help England score the opening try Brilliant Marcus Smith vision gives England the opening points of the game #ENGvRSA pic.twitter.com/9VZpHBaW64 —...
Boks expecting epic battle against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London...
Will Porter extends stay at Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Porter has committed his future to Harlequins after signing a new deal, the club can confirm. The livewire scrum-half, who has featured in every Gallagher Premiership fixture this term, will keep...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior England coach Richard Wigglesworth believes that the pressure to win matches is part of the privilege of playing for the national team. England face world champions South Africa at the Allianz...
