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Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...

Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 of EPCR Challenge Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cheetahs will make their EPCR Challenge Cup debut this season and announced their squad for the Rounds 1 & 2 matches played in December 2022.    The squad is travelling from Bloemfontein...

Bradley Roberts joins Dragons RFC tour party in South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international hooker Bradley Roberts has officially linked up with the Dragons RFC tour party in South Africa.   Roberts, who featured for Wales in the international Test with Georgia this...

One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...

Wayne Pivac pulls out of WRU World Cup trip

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac pulled out of a World Cup planning trip to France on Sunday as his future in charge of Wales appeared to take a turn.   Hours before the Welsh Rugby Union issued a public statement promising...

R8 Wrap of United Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

CARDIFF STUN THE SHARKS IN HISTORIC DURBAN VICTORY   Cardiff became the first Welsh team to win a United Rugby Championship match in South Africa as they recorded a stunning 35-0 bonus point victory...

Wales seek redemption as Australia hunt second tour victory

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 45th Test between Wales and Australia is set to play out this weekend in Cardiff as the Welsh seek some redemption after a shock result last weekend against Georgia:       The present...

Another cracker set for Twickenham as England take on the Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the 116th year of the rivalry’s history, the Boks will take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what promises to be yet another bruising contest.   The English will be well battle-hardened...

Last time they faced off: Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A last-gasp penalty from Rhys Priestland denied 14-man Australia a memorable comeback against Wales at the Principality Stadium on 20 Novemebr 2021.   Smarting from a 32-15 defeat to England, the...