Wales anxiously wait for Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDewi Lake’s bid to captain Wales at the men’s Rugby World Cup is in limbo after he damaged a knee during the 19-17 weekend defeat to England. The hooker lasted 27 minutes of...
Japan 2023 World Cup Squad Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 24 days to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup squad. Revealed today by Head Coach Jamie...
Franzel September joins Springbok Women coaching staff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach...
Liam Williams not planning to end Wales career despite move to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Williams has no plans to call time on his Wales career as he prepares for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Guinness Six Nations next year. The Wales full-back...
Boks expect Wales to take them to the “gutters”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in their penultimate match...
Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of the RWC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained during England’s win against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium and will not feature in the...
Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...
Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. The...
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed. Van Poortvliet is to undergo...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
