Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September. With global excitement building,...
Gregor Townsend: It is time for Scotland to raise their game ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on Scotland to take their game “up to another level” in their final World Cup warm-up match against Georgia on Saturday as he dismissed any notion of wrapping his...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Preview: Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, with just over two weeks until the opening game. Rugby.com.au examines every team's chances in France, looking at Fiji. Fiji will be confident...
Scotland name team for final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie will lead Scotland in their final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as head coach Gregor Townsend today named his squad for The Famous Grouse Nations Series fixture against...
Billy Vunipola banned for three weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland number 8, Billy Vunipola, appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having [received a red card/been cited] for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must not...
Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup
2 years 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...
Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
The 12-strong reserves list named by France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Scotland Women appoint Matt Banahan as attack coach.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving brought a notable playing career to a close in 2021, Banahan was renowned for his appearances as a back for both Bath and Gloucester. Over a span of 12 years donning the Bath jersey, Banahan, a...
