Dan Cole: England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines...
In Numbers: All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup set to kick off in France on Saturday morning (NZT), catch up on the key numbers and stats from the All Blacks in the history of the tournament. 3: The...
Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby. New Zealand-born star Gibson-Park was...
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...
Michael Hooper makes big career move after being left out of Wallabies World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has taken a big step to securing a post-playing career in rugby by joining Stan Sport's commentary team for the World Cup after Eddie Jones left him out of the 33-man...
'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell will be suspended for Saturday’s opener against Argentina and a clash with Japan after his red card for a high tackle in a warm-up game against Wales. The 31-year-old initially had his red...
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...
Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland back-rower Jack Dempsey cannot wait to land in France this weekend and start “soaking in” what he believes will be a spectacular Rugby World Cup. The Sydney-born 29-year-old went...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
