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Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with France at Eden Park on 5 November.   New Zealand director of rugby Wayne Smith has named his team...

The last time Les Bleus battled the Wallabies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia overcame a controversial fourth-minute red card for Marika Koroibete as they beat France 33-30 in a thrilling contest to take the Test series 2-1.   Les Blues claimed their first...

On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final.       Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...

Jamie Joseph names Japan squad for England and France tests

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the 40-member Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.     The squad left Japan on Wednesday and will face the likes of England and France...

All Blacks and Wallabies plan to field a combined team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks and Wallabies have opened talks about fielding a combined XV to tackle the British and Irish Lions in 2025.   The Southern Hemisphere heavyweights plan to join forces for the first...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...