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Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...

Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...

Match Preview: Japan v Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...

Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...

Riley starts at centre - Japan name team to play Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his match-day 23 for his team's Pool D match against Samoa on Thursday, 28 September. Dylan Riley starts at outside-centre in place of Tomoki Osada and Lomano...

Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September.   Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...

Boks zoom in on Tonga after Ireland defeat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have dealt with the disappointment of their heart-breaking 13-8 defeat against Ireland in Paris on Saturday and wasted no time turning their attention fully to Sunday’s final Rugby...

Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...

Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...

Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...