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All Blacks dominate Wales, Springboks punish ill-disciplined Ireland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand continued their longstanding dominance over Wales as they cruised to a seven-try 52-26 win in Cardiff. The All Blacks have now won each of their last 34 matches against Wales, who were made...

Eye contact and getting the other admin out of the way...

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are nearly at the start of the weekends most anticipated clash as the Springboks play Ireland at the Aviva Coin toss done in Dublin 🪙#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #IREvRSA pic.twitter.com/DDJXv1UqLT —...

Farrell fires back at critics and stands firm behind Prendergast

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has strongly backed fly half Sam Prendergast ahead of the team’s upcoming match against South Africa. The young playmaker has faced criticism over his defensive game...

Australia forced to make two changes

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon has succumbed to a quad complaint, ruled out of Sunday’s (AEDT) Test with France at Stade de France. He is joined on the sidelines by Billy Pollard, who is out with...

Springbok Lood de Jager loses appeal against red card

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension following his red card against France in the Springboks' 32-17 win in Paris on 8 November. De Jager was sent off in...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 November, 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Quilter Nations Series and November internationals in Europe and the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy 2025-26.  Permutation...

Ireland vs. South Africa: Decisive Player Matchups

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday’s clash between Ireland and the Springboks pits the tactical brilliance and depth of the world number one side against the raw power and experience of the two-time World Champions. The result...

Springboks winners and losers for the Ireland Test

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have selected a vastly experienced side to face World Number One Ireland, signalling a clear shift from the experimental line-up that played Italy. The coaches have recalled their most trusted...

Match Day Programme: Wales v New Zealand

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The head-to-head between Wales and New Zealand is a story of enduring supremacy versus desperate, heartbreaking defiance. For Welsh supporters, victory over the All Blacks remains the ultimate, elusive...

Three most significant games between Ireland and the Springboks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland come off a loss to the All Blacks and a win against the Wallabies as they prepare for the Springboks this weekend. The Springboks have come off two thrillining 14 man wins over France and Italy....