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Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revitalised Scotland centre Huw Jones believes he is entering the biggest tournament of his life in the best form of his career.   The 29-year-old Glasgow back enjoyed an impressive start to his...

Wales name side to face Fiji in opening pool match of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales arrived in Bordeaux from their team base in Versailles this afternoon ahead of the weekend’s fixture. The starting line-up includes five players making their Rugby World Cup debuts. A further...

England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever.   Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...

If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.   Doris is tipped to shine...

Matt Fagerson says being at World Cup with brother Zander ‘pretty special’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland back-rower Matt Fagerson is savouring the “special” experience of finally being at a World Cup alongside his big brother Zander after the agony of being left at home in 2019.   The...

Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Full-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup.   The 27-year-old Leinster player has been virtually...

Allan to play in third World Cup - Italy name team to play Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his match-day 23 to face Namibia in Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday, with Tommaso Allan, who played fly-half in the previous two Rugby...

Rugby World Cup Facts:

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...

Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some Quick Facts:1854 - Dublin University (Trinity College Dublin) was the first organised Rugby Football Club in Ireland 1875 - First International match played on 15th February 1875 (vs England) 1879...

Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...