Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Scotland boss ‘confident’ Ben White will make World Cup despite injury setback
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is confident Ben White will be fit for the Rugby World Cup even though the Scotland scrum-half has not travelled to France for this Saturday’s warm-up match in Saint-Etienne. The...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
France make 13 changes to face Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have announced their team to face Scotland, confirming 13 changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s rematch in Saint-Etienne. Cameron Woki and Paul Boudehent are the only two...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
Ritchie returns as Scotland make 6 changes to face France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie is back to lead Scotland as one of the six changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s return leg against France in Saint Etienne. Following...
Should Louis Rees-Zammit's disallowed try for Wales been awarded? | Whistle Watch
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the warm-up games well underway ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Nigel Owens is back to have his say on all the weekend's major talking points! He shares his thought's on Juan Cruz...
Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament. Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson handed World Cup boost after receiving reduced ban
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prop Zander Fagerson could play in his country’s opening World Cup match after receiving a reduced ban for his sending-off against France. Fagerson was dismissed following a high challenge...
Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...
