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World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange - Boks Office podcast - on RSA, FIJ, IRE, AUS, ENG

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange on the Boks Office podcast. You can listen here. On Manie Libbok: Butch James: "There has been a lot of talk on Manie's kicking in the press conferences....

Jonny May says Marcus Smith ‘probably the fastest off the mark’ in England squad

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith has developed into England’s fastest player over short distances, according to sprint student Jonny May. Making his first start at full-back, Smith excelled in Sunday’s 71-0 rout...

Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...

Jonny May insists ‘X-factor’ Henry Arundell must show patience and adaptability

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Arundell has the “world at his feet” if he is able to emulate the adaptability shown by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to his England team-mate Jonny May. Arundell...

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...

Marcus Smith - 'I was running like Forrest Gump'

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from England full-back Marcus Smith and head coach Steve Borthwick following their 71-0 win against Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September.   Marcus Smith, full-back On...

Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile.   Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...

Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.     Richard Wigglesworth, attack...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: England v Chile

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England moved into a companding position in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2023 after they recorded their third win in as many matches!   The standout performance in the ten try triumph came as Henry...