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Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...

Beauden Barrett previews Welsh Test | Press Conference (Cardiff)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett speaks with the media at the team hotel on Monday in Cardiff.  

Davies Believes Dragons Can Make History in South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Davies says the resurgent Dragons would love to be the first Welsh team to claim a victory out in South Africa in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The four regions lost all eight games in the Rainbow...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England.   Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...

Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5.  Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...

All Blacks could contest Retallick red card in win over Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brodie Retallick was given his marching orders in New Zealand's win over Japan and it remains to be seen if he will face a ban.     New Zealand could contest Brodie Retallick's red card in...

Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield.   Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...

Chiefs travel to Kingsholm to face a Cherry & White wave

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A buzzing Kingsholm will see the commencement of Round 8 of the Premiership when the Cherry & Whites host Exeter.   Last weekend, Gloucester managed to leave the Gtech Community Stadium with...