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Josh Adams believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are ‘massive figureheads’ for Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales co-captains Morgan and Lake made their presence felt at the World Cup. Wales wing Josh Adams believes that World Cup co-captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will be “massive figureheads”...

Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...

WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch.   Italy and Scotland both hit the...

Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...

Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Agony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...

How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...

Springboks oust Ireland from top spot in World Rugby Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The reigning world champions are back up to number one in the world for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts and Ireland suffered an equally agonising defeat to New Zealand. Ireland’s...

Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts  - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...

Catt, Sheehan, Doris chat ahead of the All Black clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Catt, assistant coach On if winger Mack Hansen came through training: "Yep, everybody is fit. Mack was as looking as sprightly as ever." On Hansen wearing strapping on his calf: "He is all good,...

Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...