Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...
Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September. With global excitement building,...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Preview: Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, with just over two weeks until the opening game. Rugby.com.au examines every team's chances in France, looking at Fiji. Fiji will be confident...
Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a strong line-up to face Portugal in Stade Jules-Ladoumègue in Massy. Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will lead the side, joined by experienced...
Queensland Reds to host Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at Ballymore in November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) is excited to confirm the Queensland Reds will host the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at Ballymore Stadium later this year. Following last year’s inaugural...
Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...
Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales wing Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is “definitely quicker than last season” as he prepares to blast out of the starting blocks at his first World Cup. The 22-year-old has carved...
Billy Vunipola banned for three weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland number 8, Billy Vunipola, appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having [received a red card/been cited] for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must not...
‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
