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STATS & FACTS: England vs. South Africa

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

33 Stats and facts ahead of this weekend's clash between England and South Africa at Twickenham.   Follow the match LIVE in App HERE     1. The total Test caps for the Springbok...

Erasmus: Ireland won’t leapfrog All Blacks

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has backed New Zealand to end the year as the world’s top-ranked Test team despite pressure from Ireland.

Hansen hits back at criticism of his rookie team

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has labelled the criticism of selecting a rookie team for Saturday night's Tokyo test against Japan as "nonsense".   Hansen named 8 debutants in his 23-man...

Gary Gold's US Eagles face stiff challenge against M?ori All Blacks

8 years ago by The Guardian

The Americans are on the up but they will be without key players in game three of the Rugby Weekend in ChicagoFor rugby union in America, nothing is ever simple. The Rugby Weekend in Chicago is no exception....

Joe Schmidt On Ireland v Italy

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head Coach Joe Schmidt talks us through his squad selection for The Rugby Weekend test match against Italy and outlines the challenge he expects from Conor O'Shea's squad.

Chance to shine on Windy City stage

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The door has been opened for Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls and Joe Schmidt will be hoping the likes of Joey Carbery, Niall Scannell, and Tadhg Beirne can grasp the opportunity presented to them and...

Schmidt lauds 'leadership' of Rhys Ruddock as Irish team to play Italy in Chicago is revealed

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has lauded the leadership skills of Rhys Ruddock after naming the Leinster forward captain for Saturday’s Test against Italy at Soldier Field.

Addison and Byrne to debut off the bench for Ireland

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ruddock (Captain), van der Flier and Conan will team up in the back row as Ireland and italy face off in Chicago.     Rhys Ruddock last wore the captains armband in 2017 when Ireland toured...

All Blacks will finish year on top of rankings, says South Africa coach Erasmus

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Zealand have been the world leaders in Tests since November 2009 but their status is under threat from Ireland.

Ireland v All Blacks is pick of autumn feast with strong World Cup flavour | The Breakdown

8 years ago by The Guardian

Month of internationals will offer guide to which side can provide New Zealand with biggest challenge in Japan next yearNew Zealand (World ranking: 1 Points: 92.96): New Zealand are like a machine, mowing...