Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoungs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina. Ben Youngs enters Test retirement comforted by the belief that England’s future is in safe hands...
Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France. BOX...
Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...
Amy Rule determined to help Black Ferns bounce back in Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup-winning prop insists morale remains high in the New Zealand camp despite their 18-17 defeat to France on the opening weekend of WXV 1. Following on from a tough loss is not something...
South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory. Fly-half Handre Pollard says the pressure of representing South Africa at the World Cup is a privilege as he bids to inflict...
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa. Marcus Smith is now viewed as a “world class” option at full-back by England after Kevin Sinfield was...
France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPassion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...
