Matt Fagerson says being at World Cup with brother Zander ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 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 RugbyFull-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...
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;...
Springboks announce team to begin title defence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Barrett’s...
Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome 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...
A final look at the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are less than two days away from rugby's biggest competition and there has never been a more open tournament, a far cry from the previous years where a winner was deemed to be pre-determined. The world...
Galthie, Dupont, Ramos and Wardi react to team announcement to face New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie, captain Antoine Dupont, full-back Thomas Ramos and prop Reda Wardi react to the announcement of their team to face New Zealand at the Stade de France on Friday. Fabien...
France name squad to face to face All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHost nation France have named their squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France for their Rugby World Cup opener on Friday. Coach Galthie has made three changes to the starting side...
France Sweating on the Fitness of Jonathan Danty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance is still sweating on the possible availability of big centre Jonathan Danty for the Rugby World Cup opening game against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday morning (NZT). France's attack...
