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The 12-strong reserves list named by France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...

Rugby World Cup 2025 host cities and venues confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government, have confirmed the host cities, venues and tournament dates that will provide the stage for the biggest-ever celebration of women’s rugby. Kicking...

Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend.   South Africa have replaced France...

Springboks mix things up for All Black Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight personnel changes – and one positional switch – to his starting lineup for the final warm-up game, against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday,...

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job.  Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...

South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...

Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...

Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.   Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...