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A rankings perspective on RWC 2015

9 years ago by IRB

After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75.   Richie McCaw’s...

A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015

9 years ago by Rugby World Cup 2015

After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75.   Richie McCaw’s...

Palu ruled out of rest of Rugby Championship

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Australia backrower Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of the Wallabies' final Rugby Championship matches against South Africa and Argentina as he continues his recovery from a head knock.

Boks clever

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

New Zealand had to work hard to make it 21 games without defeat. A four-point margin victory in Wellington was testimony to an extremely smart strategy on the part of the Springboks management and players. ...

Best of the weekend: Wasps stun champions, NZ remain unbeaten

9 years ago by The Rugby Blog

Sarries smash Quins and Wasps stun SaintsAfter last weekend, you may have been forgiven for thinking that the new Aviva Premiership season had an air of predictability round it – but thankfully, that...

Palu takes extended break

9 years ago by Rugby 365

The Wallabies will be without experienced No.8 Wycliff Palu for the two Rugby Championship Tests in South Africa and Argentina this month.

Monday Round-Up

9 years ago

End of Road For Nonu: All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that Ma’a Nonu’s 2014 season has come to a premature end, after the inside centre suffered a broken arm during New Zealand’s...

Wallaby Polota-Nau ruled out for the season

9 years ago by Rugby Championship news

Australia's crisis at hooker intensified with the news that Waratahs hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has been ruled out for the season and could need surgery.

JP Pietersen replaces Ruan Pienaar in Bok squad

9 years ago by Rugby Championship news

The Springboks have called up Sharks back JP Pietersen as an injury replacement for Ruan Pienaar who was injured in South Africa's 14-10 loss to New Zealand.

Weekend Review

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Weekend Review After another massive weekend of worldwide rugby, we take a look back at some of the best action and biggest upsets from across the globe. New Zealand vs South Africa The corresponding...