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Ireland - See what they had to say following the squad announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...

Urroz set for Rugby World Cup debut - Chile name team to play England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his match-day 23 for the match against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, with only six players retaining their starting place from...

Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell returns from suspension to captain England at fly-half as head coach Steve Borthwick names his match-day 23 to play Chile in Pool D in Lille on Saturday. 1 Bevan Rodd2 Theo Dan3 Kyle Sinckler4...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Samoa at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Friday, 22 September.     By the time this match kicks off in Saint-Étienne...

Yamanaka back and ready to rock with Brave Blossoms at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ryohei Yamanaka trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time Wednesday in Monaco following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa.   Masirewa hobbled off the field in the seventh...

Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile.   Smith has filled the position as...

Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced back Matías Moroni is one of three changes for Argentina as head coach Michael Cheika announces his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne...

Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...

Welsh flanker in races to make Wallabies match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales returned to the training pitch in Versailles hoping for a clean bill of health heading into the Wallabies encounter. Flanker Tommy Reffell withdrew from facing Portugal last weekend in the warm-up...

Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia.   Wales are heading...