Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Scotland boss ‘confident’ Ben White will make World Cup despite injury setback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is confident Ben White will be fit for the Rugby World Cup even though the Scotland scrum-half has not travelled to France for this Saturday’s warm-up match in Saint-Etienne. The...
Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyContested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...
Wales side to face England at Twickenham named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead 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...
Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAttack coach Alex King has warned Wales that England will be “hurting” ahead of their Twickenham rematch. England were underwhelming in Saturday’s 20-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland looks set to hand Scarlets centre Joe Roberts a Test debut among wholesale changes for Saturday’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England. Wales head...
Sam Warburton returns to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton OBE has returned to Cardiff Rugby as a board member. The former Cardiff, Wales and British & Lions ace spent nine seasons at the club and returned as a board advisor in August...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Wales’ George North says pre-World Cup ‘vibe’ different from dismal Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will step up their World Cup preparations on Saturday, with George North claiming “the vibe is completely different” following a dismal Six Nations campaign last season. England arrive...
