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JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.        Italy were the...

Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa.       South Africa...

South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...

Ed Kennedy re-signs with Brumbies until end of 2024

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have announced that Ed Kennedy has re-signed with the club until the end of 2024, the backrower having made his debut in round one this season.   Born in Goulburn and a lifelong...

The weekend's test team lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here are the test teamsheets for this weekend.   JAPAN V FRANCE       View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...

Deon Fourie extends stay with DHL Stormers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flank Deon Fourie, who reached 100 DHL Stormers caps in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final, has signed a two-year contract extension. Fourie has been a stand-out performer...