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Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend.   A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...

Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far.   The Boks kicked off the tour...

Eddie Jones has retained a 25-player squad for England’s match against New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will take on the All Blacks at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 19 November (5.30pm KO). Joe Cokanasiga is unavailable for selection after suffering an ankle injury in England’s 52-13...

Josh Adams returns as Wales name team to face Georgia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wales senior men’s team to play Georgia in the third round of the Autumn Nations Series has been named by head coach Wayne Pivac.       Wales take on the Lelos at Principality...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory.   England...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.   Italy could...

Callum Hunter-Hill gets Scotland call-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be without Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland as Saracens lock Callum Hunter-Hill gets the nod ahead of the fourth and final Autumn Test against Argentina.     Watson...

Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...

12 Springboks named in South Africa A squad to face Bristol Bears

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...