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NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

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...

Leicester Tigers Leavers List '22

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers can confirm the players who will depart in the summer.     Seven members of the Senior Squad will leave Leicester, while two Senior Academy players will also depart.   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...

'It was like Bryan Habana!' – Jones impressed with uncapped Arundell

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A scintillating long-range try in training has earned Henry Arundell comparisons to Bryan Habana from England boss Eddie Jones.   Henry Arundell could be a "significant player"...

Hooper says Australia will 'rip in' against fierce rivals England in first Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have lost their past eight Tests against England and Michael Hooper says it is time to end that miserable run.   Michael Hooper says Australia are ready to "rip in" and "turn...

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...

Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager sign for Japanese club

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager are off to Japan next season.   Japan Rugby League One side the Panasonic Wild Knights have confirmed that the...

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...