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Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fully-fit Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record.   The free-scoring Edinburgh...

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.   Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...

NAM eve of match (v ITA): coach Proudfoot, Hardwick, Conradie

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Namibia assistant coach Matt Proudfoot, number eight Richard Harwick and flanker Wian Conradie at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Italy.   Matt Proudfoot,...

Japan v Chile: Match Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile, the lowest-ranked side to qualify the 2023 tournament, make their Rugby World Cup debut against a Japan side that sit eight places above them in World Rugby's rankings. The South Americans have...

Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Australia v Georgia  Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France  Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT)  Referee: Luke Pearce      Head-to-head...

England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...

Darcy Graham passed fit for Scotland in World Cup opener against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham has been passed fit to start Scotland’s Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Sunday after his pre-tournament injury scare. The 26-year-old Edinburgh wing – seventh on...

RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition.   Tournament...

Dempsey preferred to Matt Fagerson - Scotland name team to play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in Marseille on Sunday with Jack Dempsey edging out Matt Fagerson to start at number eight. 1 Pierre Schoeman2 George Turner3...