Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales pack to be ‘accurate and relentless’ against Fiji
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys wants the Wales forwards to be remembered for accuracy and a relentless approach at the Rugby World Cup. The Wales pack can expect an immediate test of its capability against...
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old Leinster player has been virtually...
Topsy Ojo backs Steve Borthwick’s England to come good at World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTopsy Ojo has backed under-pressure England head coach Steve Borthwick to turn his side’s poor form around at the World Cup in France. England have won just two of their nine fixtures in...
Dan Cole: England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup
3 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...
Rugby World Cup Facts:
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...
Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome Quick Facts:1854 - Dublin University (Trinity College Dublin) was the first organised Rugby Football Club in Ireland 1875 - First International match played on 15th February 1875 (vs England) 1879...
Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...
A final look at the Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are less than two days away from rugby's biggest competition and there has never been a more open tournament, a far cry from the previous years where a winner was deemed to be pre-determined. The world...
Jonny May confronted Steve Borthwick after initial omission from England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May has revealed that he confronted Steve Borthwick after his initial omission from England’s World Cup squad drew his “monkey out”. May was told he would not be part of the 33...
In Numbers: All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup
3 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...
