Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
Melbourne Rebels sign Fiji assistant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians assistant coach Brad Harris has penned a multi-year deal as a defensive coach with the Melbourne Rebels until at least the end of the 2025 season. Melbourne Rebels in a statement...
Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...
Fiji lead high Pacific island hopes at Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head into the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France buoyed by their first-ever win over England and hoping to end a 16-year wait for a Pacific island nation to reach the knockout stage. The Flying Fijians...
Big Jim & The Beast's SHOCKING RWC Predictions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's Jim Hamilton and Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sit down to map out RWC 2023 in France and complete the Societe Generale Match Predictor. Who wins the opener between...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France...
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...
SA Bomb squad under scrutiny again
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’ played a massive role in their team’s 2019 World Cup triumph, to the dismay of those who felt six forwards on the bench was an unfair advantage. Four...
Hunter Paisami named in Barbarians squad to face Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been confirmed as the latest world-class player named in the Barbarians squad for October’s showdown with Harlequins at The Stoop - click here for tickets. The...
Eddie Jones: "I was just being honest"
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Eddie Jones says he “fell asleep straight away” after his stunning World Cup departure press conference and has no regrets about his actions, remaining defiant that his winless...
