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Latest World Rankings: Wales Fall, Argentina Rise

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the weekend's test action, Wales have fallen to ninth on the World Rugby Rankings with Argentina moving into their highest position since June 2016.   Los Pumas' 33-11 in Cardiff...

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones 'fit and raring to go' for first Test – Tandy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones returned to action just three weeks after dislocating his shoulder and is now in line to start against South Africa.     British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is...

Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV.    Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...

On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in 2018, Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 29.    After 74 caps for his country...

WATCH: Adam Beard try after Furlong breaks through the middle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a tough opening quarter the Lions finally took the lead through Adam Beard   Cracking try from the Lions 🦁 Furlong’s break 🔥 #LionsSA2021 #LionsRugby #STOvBIL pic.twitter.com/tf4Q1tybne —...

Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit.   The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

Murray McCallum joins Warriors on short-term deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have strengthened their depth in the front-row ahead of the new season, having agreed a short-term contract with Scotland international prop Murray McCallum.     The...

Marcus Smith starts against Stormers, Alun Wyn Jones returns

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 17 July (kick off 5pm BST). Following a period of isolation in Johannesburg,...