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'We can turn it around,' says apologetic Wallabies coach Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists he can turn the Wallabies into world-beaters despite another below-par performance in their Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand in Melbourne.   The Wallabies started well in both...

Pumas fullback Mallia cited after Springboks' Williams 11-second KO

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia has been cited after his high hit on scrum-half Grant Williams during Sunday's (AEST) defeat.   Mallia collected Williams high in the first 11 seconds of...

Ian Foster hints at changes for return Bledisloe Cup Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup with a 38-7 win in Melbourne has secured the All Blacks some breathing space in their final home-based step towards the Rugby World Cup in Saturday's...

UPDATED World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table.   The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...

Elton Jantjies released as Springboks name team to travel to Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

pringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a squad of 26 players for the trip to Buenos Aires for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game on Saturday, 5 August, with several players who did not feature against...

Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...

Marko Gazzotti signs four-season deal with Bordeaux

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marko Gazzotti has joined Bordeaux Begles on a four-season deal.    His explosiveness, speed and ball skill in his hands splashed the rugby planet during the U20 World Cup, of which he was...

Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...

Double Debut For Italian Duo

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Backline duo Lorenzo Pani and Martin Page-Relo will make their Test debuts for Italy this weekend after being named in the starting lineup to face Scotland in the Summer Nations Series. Pani starts at...

Bledisloe Cup: The Five Underlying Stories

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Bledisloe Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand only a few days away, here are few different aspects and storylines that one can follow in the build up. All Blacks to go all out in Bledisloe...