Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui...
Head coach Jones (AUS) - 'The intellect in the game has grown and we've trailed off'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Australia head coach Eddie Jones and captain Will Skelton as they assess their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign and look to the future at a media briefing on Friday. Eddie Jones, head coach On...
Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...
UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced prop Jone Koroiduadua in the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad with Emosi Tuqiri following injury. (Changes to original announcement appear in bold) Forwards Prop Eroni...
The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...
Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRonan O'Gara will be itching for the Top 14 season to return, but must wait until next month before league fixtures resume. His Stade Rochelais side lie ninth after winning one of their opening three games. While...
"It's the Rugby World Cup, anything can happen!" | Johnnie Talks Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnnie Beattie sits down with Tonga international Ben Tameifuna in Bordeaux to chat his nation's hopes for Rugby World Cup 2023. From taking inspiration from La Rochelle, to testing themselves...
