Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Japan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 : From Debut Triumph to the Challenge of England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign goes from one extreme to another this week as they transition from something new to something old. Having beaten tournament debutants Chile 42-12 in Toulouse,...
Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie Steward has revealed that England’s heroic defensive stand against Argentina was inspired by a blast from Kevin Sinfield that was delivered in the wake of their Fiji debacle. Steve...
Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola was banned for the final warm-up...
I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry. England did not...
Best Quotes From The RWC Today
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"Our general approach, our way of playing, of training, today we are not going to change because it would be suicidal to change. A result cannot change or scar you either."Argentina backs coach Felipe...
Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Tom Curry attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in England’s...
Jelonch captains France after seven-month lay-off - Galthié names team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié names his match-day 23 to face Uruguay, with Anthony Jelonch returning from a knee injury sustained in late February to captain Les Bleus as their number eight in...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...
