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Farrell relishing contest

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland 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...

Scott Fava returns to ACT Brumbies as Super W Head Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies are excited to announce Brumby #64 Scott Fava will return to the club as Super W head coach until the end of 2024. A Super Rugby champion in 2004 and a Wallaby, Fava made 46 appearances...

Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

The 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...

All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...

Rio Dyer debuts against the All Blacks, Halfpenny, Owens, North and Tipuric return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday (KO 3.15pm).   Dragons flyer Rio Dyer will make...

All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan.       After providing opportunities to build depth and...

Karen Paquin is one of four survivors from Canada's last Rugby World Cup outing against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Karen Paquin is one of four survivors from Canada's last Rugby World Cup outing against England in the 2014 final who will face the Red Roses again in the 2021 semi-finals at Eden Park on 5 November.   Canada...

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with Canada at Eden Park on 5 November.   England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby...

Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with France at Eden Park on 5 November.   New Zealand director of rugby Wayne Smith has named his team...