Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia 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 RugbySpringbok 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 RugbyEngland 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 RugbyArgentina 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 RugbyTaking 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...
France look to break 11 year hoodoo against All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 11 long years since France last won against the mighty All Blacks – a sad drought of positivity by anyone’s reckoning. However, come the evening of 20 November, it is very possible...
Rodd and Blamire start, Lawes captains England against Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes captains an England side that will see Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire start in the front row against the Springboks. Rookie duo Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire will start...
