Thomas Laclayat replaces injured Demba Bamba in France squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dark cloud hovers over the French squad as they release yet another injury update. The side has confirmed that Demba Bamba has been released to his club, Lyon, following an injury he sustained against...
Cyril Baille ruled out for five to six weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of Romain Ntamack's injury update, France have also confirmed that prop Cyril Baille has been ruled out for 5-6 weeks following an injury. “For Cyril Baille, who...
Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of the RWC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained during England’s win against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium and will not feature in the...
France fly-half Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup after injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Monday. Ntamack suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament...
Ntamack, Van der Merwe injury worries in Rugby World Cup warm-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne...
Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...
Rugby World Cup Officials Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just under a month to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks-off in France, SANZAAR has confirmed the tournament officials from its Member Unions who have been selected to officiate at the tournament. This...
Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. The...
Whitelock on the cusp of history in France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Sam Whitelock deserves to be the first three-time Rugby World Cup winner should New Zealand go all the way in France to claim their fourth world title. In The Rugby Paper, British...
Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is adamant Scotland are equipped to go toe-to-toe with any side they encounter at the upcoming World Cup after giving formidable France another fright on Saturday. The Scots lost...
