Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack
2 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
2 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
2 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...
'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...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
Wales centre Mason Grady has tough family act to follow at first Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre Mason Grady has a tough family act to follow at his first Rugby World Cup. To gain selection for rugby union’s global spectacular just five months after your 21st birthday is no mean...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
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...
Pool B Facts and Stats
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
