Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...
The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies; Talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies in front of a home crowd at the Stade de France. Eddie Jones misery continues as Australia suffer a humbling 41-17 loss to World Cup...
France vs. Australia: A look at the numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian head coach Eddie Jones is still looking for his first win as Wallabies head coach after taking the reigns in January earlier this year. The Wallabies were soundly beaten 41-17 by France at the...
Duhan van der Merwe helps Scotland overcome half-time deficit to beat Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVan der Merwe scored two of Scotland’s five tries in a 33-6 win at Murrayfield. Duhan van der Merwe led the charge with a double as five-try Scotland overcame another half-time deficit to ensure...
Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history. A 30-22 defeat by Fiji was their first...
England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...
Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...
Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in a send-off for the World Cup that is fraught with danger given the Islanders have toppled Tonga, Japan and Samoa in recent weeks. Here the PA news...
Argentina name team to take on Spain on Saturday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Los Pumas have named their 23-man squad that will face Spain on saturday, 26 August 2023, in an International Friendly. Argentina will look to pick up momentum ahead of the upcoming Rugby World...
Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...
