Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Eddie Jones' secret job interview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, Eddie Jones was interviewed for another job just weeks before the World Cup began. The Sydney Morning Herald report that he interviewed for the Japan head...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Chile captain Martín Sigren and head coach Pablo Lemoine following their team's 71-0 defeat by England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Pablo Lemoine, head coach On...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...
Yamanaka back and ready to rock with Brave Blossoms at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyohei Yamanaka trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time Wednesday in Monaco following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa. Masirewa hobbled off the field in the seventh...
Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup
2 years 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...
Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...
Wales wary of ‘wounded’ Australia, says assistant coach Jonathan Thomas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has described Australia as “a wounded animal” ahead of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash that could see the Wallabies make unwanted history. Eddie...
