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Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...

Jones equals Woodward record as England hammer Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England bounced back after a shock defeat to Argentina last time out by hammering Japan at Twickenham, securing Eddie Jones' 59th win.       England head coach Eddie Jones secured...

Black Ferns beat the Red Roses to win the Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women's Rugby World Cup as they beat 14-player England at Eden Park. New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women’s Rugby World Cup as...

Stats and facts: England v Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side are looking to bounce back after losing their first match of the Autumn Series to Argentina last weekend.     Here are a few stats and facts ahead of their next...

Stats and facts: Wales v Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales continue their Autumn Nations Series campaign on Saturday when they tackle Argentina at the Principality Stadium.     The game comes just seven days after a 55-23 defeat...

Stats and facts: Scotland v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will take on New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday at a sold-out Murrayfield.   Here are a few stats and facts ahead of the anticipated clash:     1. New Zealand...

Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm.     Finn...

Portia Woodman opens up to Dan Carter on how it felt to be a RWC champion!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Portia Woodman tells Dan Carter that nerves will give way to excitement when the Rugby World Cup final kicks-off at Eden Park, and looks back on 2017 when New Zealand last won the trophy.  

All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.     Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...