Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
9 months 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,...
Knee Injury Rules Santiago Grondona out of the World Cup
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have suffered a major set-back. A knee injury has ruled Santiago Grondona out of the World Cup. Grondona was injured playing for Los Pumas against Spain on Saturday. The match in Madrid was Argentina’s...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
The 12-strong reserves list named by France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Top 14 Round 1 Round-Up
9 months ago by Larrissa FallsBayonne v Toulouse FT = Bayonne 26-7 ToulouseBayonne gave their sold-out crowd something to celebrate after dispatching last seasons Premiers, Toulouse, at home. Despite the visitors being without all...
Final chance to impress France head coach Fabien Galthie
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith head coach Fabien Galthie naming his 33-man squad next week, it is a last opportunity for the players to impress in the clash against Fiji this weekend. Emilien Gailleton is the big omission...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
