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Leigh Halfpenny awaits results of knee scan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stalwart Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny had a nightmare start to his 100th test cap when a counter-attack from the back ended with him lying on the floor in visible agony.    Halfpenny’s...

Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions.     Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...

Jonathan Davies tees up James Botham for the score

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An excellent counterattack from Wales as Jonathan Davies sends James Botham over for the try.   Some lovely hands from the Welsh backs results in a try for openside James Botham. #WALvCAN pic.twitter.com/50WUidoeo3 —...

Well taken try from Jonah Holmes against Canada

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A well-taken try from Jonah Holmes against Canada.   Jonah Holmes in on the target for a well-taken try here in @principalitysta. #WALvCAN pic.twitter.com/A2NxjeGCOD — Welsh Rugby Union...

Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa.    Jones was injured in last...

Springboks to play 14 tests in 5 months

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After being starved of test rugby since November 2019, the Springboks are set to be back in the thick of it again with 14 scheduled test matches in just 5 months.    On Friday evening, Siya Kolisi’s men...

Looking ahead to Round 3 of U20 Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of the U20 Six Nations kicks off tomorrow and sees Scotland taking on the Italians, followed by France vs Wales, and will conclude with the titanic contest of Ireland against the English....

Lions stepping into the unknown like never before

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks.     It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...