Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has called up hooker Marco Manfredi for the team's Rugby World Cup squad following Luca Bigi's injury. (changes to original announcement appear in bold) Forwards PropPietro...
Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile. Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...
RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile. Smith has filled the position as...
'An absolutely unbelievable feeling' - Young Gloucester Rugby squad shine in win at Saracens
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby’s young guns proved the foundations George Skivington has put in place over the last three years are rock solid after beating a strong Saracens side 29-20 at the StoneX Stadium on...
Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler has invoked England’s 2003 World Cup heroes in his belief that winning ugly is to be applauded if it results in success. England have taken a stranglehold on Pool D after delivering comprehensive...
South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed that fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced hooker Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Marx suffered a "long-term" knee injury in training on Wednesday,...
Match Day Programme: Wales v Portugal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Wales v Portugal Venue: Stade de Nice (35,983) Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2) Referee: Karl Dickson Head-to-head Played: Played: 1 Wales Wins:...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
