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Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...

Boks determined to return to their standards

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...

Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...

25 Moments that stood out | NZ and England | Test 2

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 80min of entertaining rugby, New Zealand walked away with the win. Two excellent cross kicks from Marcus Smith lead to England leading at half time but bad discipline from England in the second...

Top Performers: All Blacks v England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand secure the series win and continue a three decade winning streak at Eden Park. Her are the Top Performers:                         Marcus...

WACTH: Beauden Barrett on to set up the winner?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the game in the balance, Beauden Barrett comes on at 15 and sets up a try to break a 23 minute non scoring period for New Zealand   Beauden Barrett comes on and does this. While the game...

Combined XV | New Zealand v England | Test Two

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s do-or-die time for England as they seek to avenge last week’s narrow defeat and level the series with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. The challenge in front of Steve Borthwick’s...

Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side.                           This...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...

A head to head look at Argentina vs France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today.  After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...