Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Italy captain Michele Lamaro, Dino Lamb, Danilo Fischetti and Giacomo Nicotera discuss squad annoucnement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichele Lamaro, captain and flanker On the coming matches versus New Zealand and France being the 'dessert' Italy have been waiting for: "In the last two matches there has been lots of pressure...
Lamb in for lock Cannone
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley adds Dino Lam (pictured), Stephen Varney and Luca Morisi to his starting XV as he names his match-day 23 for the Pool A game against New Zealand at OL Stadium in Lyon on...
Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Marco Bortolami will hold the role of head coach of the Lions until 30 June 2026 . The coach, who has led the Lions since July 2021,...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
ITALY, RICCIONI: “WITH THE ALL BLACKS WE DON'T GO ON THE FIELD TO LIMIT THE DAMAGE.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for the impossible, which - perhaps - isn't so impossible, because Italy intends to take to the field with the desire to play for real, without awe and with the knowledge that the pressure will be...
Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia 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...
WRU invests in Wales Women’s backroom team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour new key appointments are now in place and have been added to the professional staff as Wales prepare to take part on World Rugby’s new global tier 1 tournament, including New Zealand, England,...
Australia players in floods of tears as Eddie Jones' axed stars speak out after Wales defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAxed Australia stars Michael Hooper and Bernard Foley have spoken out after Eddie Jones' side were thrashed 40-6 by Wales at the Rugby World Cup. Wallabies players were left in floods of tears following...
