In Numbers: All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup set to kick off in France on Saturday morning (NZT), catch up on the key numbers and stats from the All Blacks in the history of the tournament. 3: The...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
John Jeffrey believes Scotland currently have strongest team of all time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby vice-chairman John Jeffrey believes Scotland have arrived at the Rugby World Cup with their strongest team of all time and are now operating at a level that will strike fear into the top nations...
The World Cup Centurions: South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup. England captain Owen Farrell will miss his...
‘Grieving period’: Hooper opens up on disappointment of missing World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAxed Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says he went through a “grieving period” after being left out of the Rugby World Cup squad, but is continuing to train in case he is called up by Eddie...
French Top 14 Round Up
2 years ago by Larissa FallsOyonnax 21 – 27 ToulouseDespite an Oyonnax fight-back, Toulouse held firm to pull off a 21-27 away win and secure their first back-to-back victory of the season. 12 points from the boot of Billy...
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...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland must remain calm and “roll with the punches” to realise their potential at the Rugby World Cup. Former dual code international Farrell is preparing for his first...
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...
