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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...

Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach.   The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...

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...

Gonzalo Quesada to Coach Italy After 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gonzalo Quesada will become Italy coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup replacing Kieran Crowley, the Italian federation announced Friday.   Originally from Buenos Aires, raised in the Hindu Club...

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...

Ireland Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.   The tournament, taking place in the Cape Town region,...

Gregor Brown Extends Glasgow Warriors Deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of one of Scotland’s most promising young back-row talents ahead of the 2023/24 season, after Gregor Brown agreed to extend his stay with the Scotstoun...

Ryan Woodman will captain Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC’s Ryan Woodman captains the 30-player squad which consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs. There are five uncapped players included in the squad. The tournament, hosted in the Cape Town...

RWC2015 Throwback: Hart urges Hansen to take All Blacks to another level

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand coach John Hart believes Steve Hansen will need to take the All Blacks to another level if they are to become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup for a third time. The defending...

England men's World Rugby U20 Championship squad announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month.Leicester’s Lewis Chessum captains the...