Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia. Wales are heading...
Michael Leitch sets Brave Blossoms record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September, with back-row Michael Leitch on course to make his 15th Rugby World Cup appearance. 1...
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday. It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...
Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland back-rower Jack Dempsey cannot wait to land in France this weekend and start “soaking in” what he believes will be a spectacular Rugby World Cup. The Sydney-born 29-year-old went...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
Biggar to retire from international rugby after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
