Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has reported a clean bill of health among his World Cup squad heading into the crunch tournament opener against Fiji. Co-captain Dewi Lake and number eight Taulupe Faletau...
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux. Back-rower Conan, who suffered a foot problem...
Tom Curry set to start for England in World Cup opener against Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are ready to start Tom Curry in Saturday’s seismic World Cup opener against Argentina if there are no setbacks in his recovery from an ankle injury. Curry missed all four warm-up...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Steve Borthwick says out-of-form England will persist with their current tactics
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the World Cup with a losing run that has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina. Five...
The World Cup Centurions: South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
3 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...
Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarnessing the aerial capabilities of wingers Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu is part of the Wallabies’ plan to “play to their strengths” through the Rugby World Cup, according...
Navy duo Jordan & Rhys Sign for the Cornish Pirates
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother example of good relations in place between the Royal Navy and the Cornish Pirates sees Royal Navy players Jordan Gott and Rhys Williams each sign a one-year contract with the Pirates. Born in...
Navy duo Jordan & Rhys Sign for the Cornish Pirates
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother example of good relations in place between the Royal Navy and the Cornish Pirates sees Royal Navy players Jordan Gott and Rhys Williams each sign a one-year contract with the Pirates. Born in...
