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International Friendlies

2018

Billy Vunipola out of third Test after arm fracture

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England No. 8 Billy Vunipola will miss the third and final Test against South Africa after re-fracturing his arm in last Saturday's loss to the Springboks in Bloemfontein. The Saracens forward appeared...

Key Battles: South Africa v England

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling first test between these two sides, South Africa have the chance to secure a series win Bloemfontein on Saturday.    Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line...

Key Battles: Australia v Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies will have the chance to win the first three match test series between Australia and Ireland when the two side meet in Melbourne this weekend.    It will not be plain sailing...

Key Battles: New Zealand v France

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the first test done and dusted, France will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 52-11 loss at the hands of a potent and ruthless All Blacks side.    France head coach Jacques...

THE BEAST | Tendai Mtawarira ahead of his 100th test match

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tendai Mtawarira reflects on his career to date as he gears up for his 100th appearance in a Springbok jersey this coming weekend against England.

Wales Make Five Changes for Final June Test

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have made five changes to the starting XV for their final summer tour test.   Cory Hill continues as captain as Ellis Jenkins, Tomas Francis, Ryan Elias, Aled Davies and Owen Watkin all come...

100 Up for Beast as Springboks make two changes to the starting XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tendai Mtawarira will make his 100th Test appearance for South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday in the second Test in the Incoming Series against England, becoming only the sixth Springbok...

Brad Shields and Joe Launchbury Start Second Test v Springboks

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday 16 June. There are two changes to the starting XV that played on Saturday with...

Test Combos - June Tests Week 1

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a fresh look at the top performers from the first week of the June Tests. We have decided to pick the best combinations XV's from the weekend's action.   Front Row - New Zealand The...

8 Changes for Ireland as they look to rescue the series

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has made eight changes as Ireland look to get back into contention following last weekend’s loss to Australia in Brisbane. Noteable inclusions this week are Cian Healy who...