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Ritchie returns as Scotland make 6 changes to face France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Ritchie is back to lead Scotland as one of the six changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s return leg against France in Saint Etienne.   Following...

Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament.   Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...

Jamie Joseph Returns to the Highlanders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but that is exactly what the Highlanders will be hoping for as they welcome the return of former Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, to Highlanders’...

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson handed World Cup boost after receiving reduced ban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson could play in his country’s opening World Cup match after receiving a reduced ban for his sending-off against France. Fagerson was dismissed following a high challenge...

Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...

Wales side to face England at Twickenham named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg).     Following...

Disciplinary Update: Zander Fagerson banned for three weeks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland prop, Zander Fagerson, appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (a) (Dangerous play in a ruck or...

Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...

Japan slip in Rugby World Cup pool rivals latest ranking

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan dropped to 14th in World Rugby's latest men's rankings dated Monday, falling behind 2023 World Cup Pool D rivals Samoa who took the Brave Blossoms' previous position of 12th. Japan have endured...

Updated Men's World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan are at their lowest position in almost eight years after their loss this weekend. Saturday’s 35-12 defeat to Fiji in Tokyo will see them fall two places to 14th, a position they...