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Biggar to retire from international rugby after World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The highly decoreated Biggar announced his decision in his Mail on Sunday column where he...

All Blacks locks to appear in front of committee

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is due to appear before an independent Judicial Committee on Monday 28 August having received a red card in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against South...

Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny 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...

Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...

How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Steward: Looked tired as the only player to start all four warm-up Tests but was replaced by Marcus Smith, who provided more threat. 4/10 Max Malins: Almost over in the first-half only to be denied...

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history. A 30-22 defeat by Fiji was their first...

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...