England’s Jack Nowell has appendix removed in new World Cup setback
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wing has operation in Italy after becoming ill at training camp• Nowell said to be ‘in good spirits and back running’Jack Nowell’s buildup to the World Cup has suffered another setback after...
Jack Nowell has emergency surgery for appendicitis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland winger Jack Nowell has undergone emergency surgery in Italy. The Exeter Chiefs back was struck down with appendicitis in another World Cup injury scare as he was rushed...
Latest World Rankings: Wales relinquish top spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have returned to the summit of the World Rankings following Wales' defeat to Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales' short reign at the top of the World Rugby...
Namibia Name RWC Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Davies has named a 31-man Namibia squad with an abundance of Rugby World Cup experience for the upcoming tournament in Japan. Veteran scrum-half Eugene Jantjies will travel to a fourth Rugby...
Russia Name RWC Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia head coach Lyn Jones has named his 31-man squad for Japan 2019, including eight players who also appeared during the Bears’ Rugby World Cup debut in New Zealand eight years ago. Eight...
O'Driscoll: England have all the attributes to win Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll feels England have "all the attributes" to win a Rugby World Cup, making Eddie Jones' side a "huge threat" in Japan. England have one World Cup warm-up match remaining...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Sekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kepu became just the ninth Australian...
Les Bleus pile on the points as Rugby World Cup looms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday. France gave coach Jacques Brunel plenty of food for thought ahead...
Beirne: It’s Pretty Exciting To Play With Pete And Jack
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter the disappointment of his last appearance against Wales in March, Tadhg Beirne is hoping for better fortune at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm). Following appearances...
