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France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four tries from France saw them beat New Zealand at home for the first time in 21 years after a hard-working performance in Paris.     New Zealand were beaten for a second week in a row after...

Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia played with 14 men for 65 minutes but still came within seconds of a famous comeback victory over Wales.     A last-gasp penalty from Rhys Priestland denied 14-man Australia a memorable...

Jacques Nienaber mourns another “last kick” defeat

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” of a one-point defeat (27-26) to England in the final match...

England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...

Argentina Make 3 Changes to Face Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have made three changes from the team that played Italy (37-16) in Treviso.     Recovered from a knee discomfort, Guido Petti will rejoin the squad, while Santiago Grondona...

Another juicy ENG vs SA battle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking the shape of something of a grudge match, attention will pour into Twickenham where the English will set about trying to attempt to regain pride against the Springboks.     The...