Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
Champions Cup revamp to cut English Premiership teams from eight to five
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe number of English clubs in the Champions Cup could be reduced from eight to five next year as part of a radical overhaul to streamline the European tournament into a more elite competition. Telegraph...
Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...
Fiji lead high Pacific island hopes at Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head into the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France buoyed by their first-ever win over England and hoping to end a 16-year wait for a Pacific island nation to reach the knockout stage. The Flying Fijians...
Big Jim & The Beast's SHOCKING RWC Predictions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's Jim Hamilton and Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sit down to map out RWC 2023 in France and complete the Societe Generale Match Predictor. Who wins the opener between...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France...
The World Cup Centurions: Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we at Ultimate...
How rugby changed my life - Cheslin Kolbe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe believes nothing happens without a reason, even injuries, of which he's had his fare share over the last few years.
