Boks expect Wales to take them to the “gutters”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in their penultimate match...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
Talk of ‘Polly plot’ baffles Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber emphatically set the record straight on the status of the Boks’ Rugby World Cup squad of 33, before flying out of South Africa on Saturday. Social...
A look at England England v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales emerged comfortable 20-9 winners from the first of two meetings between the teams last weekend in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s side headed into the fixture under loads of pressure following their...
Match Day Programme: England vs. Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales staked their claim as a potential dark horse going into the world cup, by securing a statement win against england last weekend at the Principality Stadium. Today the Roses will have home ground...
Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches. Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...
England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell has been urged to “trust his instincts” against Wales as Steve Borthwick backs England’s rising star to become a gamebreaker at the World Cup. Arundell makes only his...
Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
