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Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...

Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 of EPCR Challenge Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cheetahs will make their EPCR Challenge Cup debut this season and announced their squad for the Rounds 1 & 2 matches played in December 2022.    The squad is travelling from Bloemfontein...

Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

They have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates...

Woodward calls for Jones dismissal if England lose Six Nations opener against Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones should be sacked as England head coach if his side fail to beat Scotland in next year's Six Nations opener, says former boss Clive Woodward.   The Australian oversaw a 27-13 defeat to...

Wayne Pivac pulls out of WRU World Cup trip

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac pulled out of a World Cup planning trip to France on Sunday as his future in charge of Wales appeared to take a turn.   Hours before the Welsh Rugby Union issued a public statement promising...

3 players nominated for Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees for the Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series have been named.   France’s Damian Penaud, Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and the All Blacks’ Ardie Savea are the three in...

Nienaber, Kolisi praise Boks for special win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for their brave effort to earn their first win over England at Twickenham since 2014, and their first personal victories in London...

Wales seek redemption as Australia hunt second tour victory

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 45th Test between Wales and Australia is set to play out this weekend in Cardiff as the Welsh seek some redemption after a shock result last weekend against Georgia:       The present...

Boks want to change fortunes against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are determined to change history as they go in search of their first victory over England at Twickenham in eight years in their final Outgoing Tour match on Saturday, and both captain Siya...

Another cracker set for Twickenham as England take on the Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the 116th year of the rivalry’s history, the Boks will take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what promises to be yet another bruising contest.   The English will be well battle-hardened...