Big changes to the pack - Samoa name team to play England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach names an all-new front-row of Jordan Lay, Sama Malolo (pictured in action against Japan) and captain Michael Alaalatoa and a new second-row of Sam Slade and Brian Alainu’u’ese...
RWC 2023 review: Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThousands of colourful fans, hundreds of crunching tackles and one inspirational captain: Chile's Rugby World Cup debut will live long in the memory - and offers hope for the future. Abiding memory The...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNIt’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarter-finals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday night. Thirteen places...
Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...
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...
Fitz Harding named Club Captain and signs long-term extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFitz Harding has signed a new long-term contract with the Bears and has been appointed as the new club captain ahead of the 2023/24 season. The back-row forward, who has made 52 appearances for the club...
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...
Danny Care: England taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup win at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care insists England will resume their World Cup quest armed with inspiration from Europe’s stirring Ryder Cup victory. Care was among four England players to send a good luck message to Luke...
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
