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Romania World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyScott 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...
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga’s Vaea Fifita attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.20(a) (dangerous charging into a ruck or maul) as a result of a review by the Foul Play...
Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania have made three changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad, with Luca Nichitean replacing wing/full-back Gabriel Pop, and centres Mihai Graure and Alexandru Bucur replacing Taylor Gontineac and...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
