Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
Fit-again Taulupe Faletau named in Wales’ team for World Cup opener with Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaulupe Faletau will make his first Wales appearance since last season’s Six Nations after recovering from injury to feature against opening World Cup opponents Fiji. The 100 times-capped number...
Tupou wins 50th cap - Australia name team to play Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Georgia in Saint-Denis on Saturday, with loosehead prop Taniela Tupou set to win his 50th cap. 1 Angus Bell2 David Porecki3 Taniela...
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...
Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has reported a clean bill of health among his World Cup squad heading into the crunch tournament opener against Fiji. Co-captain Dewi Lake and number eight Taulupe Faletau...
The World Cup Centurions: South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup. England captain Owen Farrell will miss his...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
