Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTop spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...
Chicken Shop Date: Foketi reflects on World Cup call, French 'rollercoaster'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLalakai Foketi is ready to take his opportunity against France, having reflected on his World Cup call-up over a roast chicken with family. The 28-year-old was not used by coach Eddie Jones during...
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen spends time with Wallabies in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen declared the Wallabies were “looking good” after confirming he was spending “three or four days” with Eddie Jones and...
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup. Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...
Eddie Jones loses it with the Australian media over their "negativity"
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Eddie Jones was at his competitive best with the Australian media at his latest press conference. Clearly taking exception with recent reporting surrounding the Wallabies, Jones laid...
Wallabies and their attack coach part ways on the eve of Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that assistant coach Brad Davis will not be part of their backroom staff at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, after he left his position with immediate effect. The 55-year-old...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Why Will Skelton as captain ‘makes great sense’ to Nick Frost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Frost has backed fellow lock Will Skelton to thrive as Wallabies captain for Rugby World Cup 2023. Skelton was a sudden appointment, seemingly not a part of the leadership group to start...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...
