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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...

Where did it go wrong for Wales in the July Internationals

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been almost a year since Warren Gatland's side started one of the longest seasons in history with a 20-9 win against England in a World Cup warm-up match on the first weekend of August.   The...

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...

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...

Joe Schmidt names his team for the second test

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise...

Wales announces their team to Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the second test of the tour which will be held at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday the 13th of July.  There are four changes – including...

Aaron Wainwright fitness doubt as Wales bid to end Test misery

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wainwright, who won his 50th cap when Wales went down to a 25-16 defeat in the series opener last weekend, suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing stages. Wales are sweating on the...

Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.   Specman,...