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Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...

Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaces injured Fassi in SA ‘A’ squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will travel to Bristol in England on Sunday with South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick as backline cover for their clash against the Bristol Bears...

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...

Les Bleus dramatically extend winning streak as both teams see red

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sipili Falatea crossed over late on to snatch a 30-26 victory for France in a topsy-turvy tussle with fellow heavyweights South Africa.         France made it a record-extending...

Watch: Pieter-Steph du Toit red carded against France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has been red carded against France.   The flanker was given his marching orders by Wayne Barnes just 12 minutes of France's Autumn Nations...

Jones equals Woodward record as England hammer Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England bounced back after a shock defeat to Argentina last time out by hammering Japan at Twickenham, securing Eddie Jones' 59th win.       England head coach Eddie Jones secured...

Stats and facts: England v Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side are looking to bounce back after losing their first match of the Autumn Series to Argentina last weekend.     Here are a few stats and facts ahead of their next...

Stats and facts: Ireland v Fiji

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will look to build on their victory against South Africa when they take on Fiji in the second round of the Autumn Nations Series.   Here's a few stats and facts ahead of the clash:     1. All...