The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017. Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January. Ahead...
World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions. South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...
Three players called into South Africa A squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, Leolin Zas (wing) and JJ Kotze (hooker) were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements for Sbu Nkosi, Marco van Staden and...
Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday. Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...
Stats and facts: Ireland v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby team return to competitve action for the first time since their historic win over New Zealand in the summer. Here are stats and facts ahead of their clash with world champions,...
Farrell relishing contest
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell is not short on enthusiasm with regard to this weekend’s clash between his charges and the World Champion Springboks. It is always an occasion with plenty of needle...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
