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England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday’s World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker...

Rugby World Cup 2027 expanded to 24 teams

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing. World Rugby and unions...

Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the two finalists?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The semi-finals were two very different matches with New Zealand running away with their victory and South Africa snatching the result at the death but what did the matches reveal about the finalists?   New...

Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...

World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The alleged incident occurred in the second quarter of the Stade de France clash.  World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South...

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty. Jonny May is backing Steve Borthwick to crack the code...

Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...

Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...

United Rugby Championship Round 1 Wrap-up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith’s pride over Scotland stars Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he is proud of the Scotland World Cup stars who helped secure a 43-25 victory over Leinster on the opening weekend of the...