Wallabies and their attack coach part ways on the eve of Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that assistant coach Brad Davis will not be part of their backroom staff at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, after he left his position with immediate effect. The 55-year-old...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Why Will Skelton as captain ‘makes great sense’ to Nick Frost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Frost has backed fellow lock Will Skelton to thrive as Wallabies captain for Rugby World Cup 2023. Skelton was a sudden appointment, seemingly not a part of the leadership group to start...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...
England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell has been urged to “trust his instincts” against Wales as Steve Borthwick backs England’s rising star to become a gamebreaker at the World Cup. Arundell makes only his...
Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
