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...
Pool B Facts and Stats
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
Pool B Facts and Stats
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Here, PA looks at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the World Cup 4 –...
Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGiven their form and their flair, Gregor Townsend’s swashbuckling Scotland side are heading to the Rugby World Cup in France with no fear and bags of belief. The confidence within the squad is just...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World...
