The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool A
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
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,...
Bulls tour Namibia as part of 2023/24 season preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls ramp up preparations for the new 2023/24 campaign with a trip to Namibia where they will take on the Welwitschias who are in their final preparation stages for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 25-man...
Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Allister Coetzee names Namibia squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has named former Wallaby flank Richard Hardwick in the Namibia squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Melbourne Rebels forward Hardwick was born in Windhoek,...
Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
