Wounded Wales tackle new-look Boks in Bloemfontein
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look Springbok side will hunt a second Test victory over Wales in the current series when the sides lock horns in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber rang the...
World Rugby defends head injury protocols following Sexton selection
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has hit out at "irresponsible" safety campaigners who have criticised the governing body's head injury assessment (HIA) process. Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby claimed...
Pivac understands South Africa selection and says Wales will not take Springboks lightly
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 14 changes for their second Test with Wales, but Wayne Pivac is not expecting an easy match in Bloemfontein. Wayne Pivac can understand the reasons behind South Africa naming an...
Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...
Hamish Watson to make his 50th appearance for Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby and British & Irish Lion Hamish Watson will make his 50th appearance for Scotland this Saturday when they face Argentina in the second Test of the tour series in Salta. Watson...
Junior Boks to meet Wales in Summer Series finale
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks coach Bafana Nhleko expect a massive challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the final of the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series on Tuesday, following the Welsh’s thrilling...
Wayne Pivac makes one change to his starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales team to play South Africa at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Saturday (KO 4.05pm BST live on Sky Sports Action with highlights on S4C). There...
Nigel Owens gives his verdict on Rees-Zammit's yellow card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens believes Louis Rees-Zammit was very hard done by to be penalised and yellow carded in Wales’ last-gasp defeat to South Africa. Louis...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Should South Africa have been awarded this winning penalty?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens reviews the weekend of international fixtures, including a late winning penalty awarded to South Africa against Wales, a potential penalty try for Ireland against New Zealand and a brutal clash...
