Match Day Programme: England vs. Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales staked their claim as a potential dark horse going into the world cup, by securing a statement win against england last weekend at the Principality Stadium. Today the Roses will have home ground...
Match Day Programme: France vs Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an epic encounter in last weeks fixture that saw Scotland complete a second-half come back, the French have beefed up their team and return today on home soil looking to erase last weeks result at...
Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches. Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...
Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...
England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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,...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament. Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...
Cardiff Rugby landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings with newly-capped Keiron Assiratti committing his future to the Blue and Blacks. The tight-head prop impressed on debut for...
