Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe admits he could never have envisaged a rise to prominence that means he is going to his first Rugby World Cup as a talismanic figure within a Scotland backline loaded with “X...
Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...
Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
10 months ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...
On this day in 2021: Lions suffer agonising defeat to South Africa in decider
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered heartbreak on this day in 2021 as South Africa won a third Test decider 19-16 in Cape Town. History cruelly repeated itself as far as the Lions were concerned...
Jack Nowell Joins the Black and Yellow
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending Champions Cup winners La Rochelle announced the arrival of England international Jack Npwell from the Exeter Chiefs, where he truly made the history. Boasting 46 caps for The Roses, the now...
British and Irish Lions Fixtures Released
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThey will play the Wallabies in a three-Test series as part of nine tour matches in total, featuring every Super Rugby franchise as well as an invitational Australia-New Zealand team, to be played in Adelaide. The...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
