Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...
Rugby World Cup Facts:
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...
'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell will be suspended for Saturday’s opener against Argentina and a clash with Japan after his red card for a high tackle in a warm-up game against Wales. The 31-year-old initially had his red...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Here, PA looks at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the World Cup 4 –...
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson. ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...
A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
