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Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France 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...

Fabien Galtie names four uncapped plays in his RWC2023 Training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brice Dulin and Baptiste Serin back in contention as they are named in France's 42 Training Squad ahead of the World Cup. Galtie has named four uncapped players in the group with Paul Boudehent, Thomas...

Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...

Assistant coach Hatley convinced Wallabies can win World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Convinced Australia has the talent to win the Rugby World Cup, new scrum coach Neal Hatley has welcomed the Wallabies' daunting trip to Pretoria as the perfect season starter. Australia open their Rugby...

Australia A to take on Tonga in July

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and Tonga Rugby Union have confirmed that an Australia A team will travel to Tonga to play the Tonga national team on July 14. The fixture will be a key match-up for both teams as the...

Argentina qualify for Paris 2024 as the HSBC France Sevens brings big games

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina qualified for Paris 2024 and Canada reached its first semi-final of the season as Spain and Uruguay still can't decide who will stay as core team for next season. The Stade Ernest-Wallon enjoyed...

Alex Craig leaves Gloucester and signs with Scarlets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce that Scotland international second row Alex Craig has signed for the club ahead of the 2023-24 season.   The Dumfries-born 26-year-old is joining from English...

38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad.  The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...

Jason Robinson urges England to take hope from unlikely 2007 World Cup run

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Robinson insists England must look to his 2007 runners-up rather than the triumphant vintage of 2003 for inspiration to drive their World Cup quest this autumn. Either France, Ireland, South Africa...

Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.   The...