A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool A
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...
Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September. With global excitement building,...
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend. South Africa have replaced France...
Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Japan 2023 World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 24 days to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup squad. Revealed today by Head Coach Jamie...
Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...
Shocks, tries and world record highs! | 40-31 Best Rugby World Cup Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDive in to more epic moments as we continue or countdown of the best Rugby World Cup, ahead of RWC 2023 kicking off in France next month!
