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South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...

Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager sign for Japanese club

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager are off to Japan next season.   Japan Rugby League One side the Panasonic Wild Knights have confirmed that the...

Beauden Barrett's Irish Memories

Zinzan Brooke reacts to his FAMOUS 50m Drop Goal!

All Blacks Podcast with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Finlay Christie and Stephen Perofeta

From the Vault: All Blacks vs Ireland 2012

"Loughman should not have been allowed back onto the field" - New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has conducted a review of the  Injury Assessment (HIA) process followed for Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman during the match between the Māori All Blacks and Ireland on Wednesday.   Loughman...

The weekend's test team lineups

Here are the test teamsheets for this weekend.   JAPAN V FRANCE       View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...

Andy Farrell On The Ireland Team To Play New Zealand

Andy Farrell has named an experienced side to face New Zealand in the first test at Eden Park.  

Vern Cotter names five debutants for PNC opener against Tonga

Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named five debutants in the run-on team which faces a high-profile Tongan side in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday at HFC Bank Stadium in...