World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 5-8 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve...
Springboks face national flag ban after SA falls foul of World Anti-Doping Code
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa is facing consequences for failing to comply with the World Anti-Doping Code by not updating its outdated drug-free sport act, potentially leaving its athletes without the ability to compete...
George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Turner admitted Scotland must produce a much better performance against Ireland on Saturday than they managed in their opening World Cup game against South Africa. The Scots lost 18-3 against the...
Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...
Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland must face down a Samoa side that has been reinforced by rugby’s updated eligibility rule but Kyle Sinckler still views the change as an improvement to the game. Tighthead prop Sinckler is...
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...
Am arrives in France as Boks return to training
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon in the south of France on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the fact that they...
Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...
'Am in contention if Boks make quarter-finals' - Boks Assistant coach Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFelix Jones, assistant coach On whether there were any other injury concerns in the squad besides Makazole Mapimpi: "There were certainly a lot of knocks. The game on the weekend was incredibly physical....
"Two Sides" receives Emmy nomination
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo Sides, a critically acclaimed three-part behind-the-scenes documentary series on the historic 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has been nominated for an International Emmy. A co-production between...
