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Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...

Jonathan Humphreys: Wales mood took hit following injuries in Georgia victory

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonathan Humphreys admits that Wales’ mood after topping their Rugby World Cup group with an unbeaten record has been tempered by injuries to Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe. Number eight Faletau,...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia make their final appearance of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the OL Stadium on Wednesday, still looking for the overdue win to end their tournament losing streak. It has been a far-from easy tournament...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Jersey Reds v Exeter Chiefs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some excellent tries born out of teamwork from Jersey Reds kept the scoreboard ticking over, however it was not enough in a tough defensive encounter against Exeter Chiefs at Stade Santander. Final score...

Jac Morgan captains Wales against Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will travel to Lyon this evening (Friday) from their team base in Versailles. Adam Beard is named in the second row to win his 50th cap for Wales. Will Rowlands starts alongside him.   Jac...

UPDATED: Capuozzo moves to full-back - Italy name team to play Uruguay

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his matchday 23 to face Uruguay in Pool A at Stade de Nice on Wednesday, with four changes from the win against Namibia. Star outside back Ange Capuozzo moves...

Tongan stars set to clash with familiar Irish faces

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three Tonga players are poised to face their former Irish clubmates in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash   When Tonga line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland on Saturday, three of...

Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday.   After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christ Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales.   Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa...

Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....