Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...
Penaud ruled out for France again
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUnfortuante news from France on Tuesday, Damian Penaud was forced to withdraw yet again, from playing Le Bleus's second test match of the autumn tour against New Zealand (Saturday, 9:10 p.m. at the...
Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...
Uini Atonio ruled out against New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Uini Atonio will not face New Zealand this Saturday evening at the Stade de France The bad news is piling up for the French team as they are already deprived of François Cros, Damian...
Los Pumas change 3 for trip to Dublin
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe massive victory against Italy by 50-18 last week in Udine is now behind them and Los Pumas have already turned the page in view of the next great challenge that lies ahead: Ireland on their home soil....
England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
1 year ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic sevens gold medallist Dupont, 27, trained apart from the rest of the squad, but alongside lock Thibaud Flament and prop Uini Atonio, ahead of Saturday's game. Dupont returned to the 15-a-side...
Springboks aiming to have 'two best teams in the world', says Esterhuizen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen said that the Springboks are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world" ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash against England. The world champions...
Ireland ready to respond after 'honest' New Zealand chat, says Hansen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen has backed Ireland to bounce back from their 23-13 defeat to New Zealand that saw their 19-game home winning streak come to an end. The loss also saw Ireland tumble from atop the world...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
