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Black Ferns edge France and move into the RWC Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand held on to book a fifth Rugby World Cup final meeting with England, winning an intense semi-final 25-24 against France. The Black Ferns, who first trailed Les Bleues in the fifth minute, took...

The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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: Wales v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales host New Zealand this weekend as the two sides face off just over a year since their last meeting.   Back in October last year, the two sides clashed at the Principality in a match outside...

World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland'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...

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy 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   Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...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 Rugby

The 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,...

Stats and facts: Wales v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks kick off the European leg of the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour with a blockbuster clash against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday morning (NZT).     Here are...

Son of legendary All Black playmaker signs first pro contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although he retired back in 2010, the name Carlos Spencer still conjures images of playmaking genius to this day. Now, much interest is surrounding the legendary All Black’s son, Payton, who has...