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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September.     Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...

Nienaber names four scrumhalves to face Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cobus Reinach will start at scrumhalf, with Jaden Hendrikse providing cover off the replacements’ bench, while Grant Williams shows his versatility by starting on the right wing. Faf de Klerk will...

Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....

ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille. Courtney Lawes is named captain at blindside flanker and is joined in the...

Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revitalised Scotland centre Huw Jones believes he is entering the biggest tournament of his life in the best form of his career.   The 29-year-old Glasgow back enjoyed an impressive start to his...

Wales name side to face Fiji in opening pool match of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales arrived in Bordeaux from their team base in Versailles this afternoon ahead of the weekend’s fixture. The starting line-up includes five players making their Rugby World Cup debuts. A further...

Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...

Hunter Paisami named in Barbarians squad to face Quins

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been confirmed as the latest world-class player named in the Barbarians squad for October’s showdown with Harlequins at The Stoop - click here for tickets. The...

Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson.   ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...