Rio Dyer debuts against the All Blacks, Halfpenny, Owens, North and Tipuric return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday (KO 3.15pm). Dragons flyer Rio Dyer will make...
All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan. After providing opportunities to build depth and...
Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with France at Eden Park on 5 November. New Zealand director of rugby Wayne Smith has named his team...
Exeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend set for spell on the sidelines
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs duo Richard Capstick and Stu Townsend are set for spell on the sidelines after both underwent surgery on shoulder injuries this week. Back-row forward Capstick sustained...
Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England. Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...
Sevu Reece and David Havili on Cardiff memories | Press Conference (Cardiff)
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Nienaber talks selection ahead of Ireland Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber has shown that there is no underestimating Ireland in the South African camp after picking one of the strongest Springbok line-ups seen in recent times. The experience in the...
Brodie Retallick gets two-match ban after red card against Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand second row Brodie Retallick has been suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of a Coaching Intervention programme, having received a red card for an act of foul play...
