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George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday.   It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday.   It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...

Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday when they tackle Pool C opponents Fiji in Bordeaux.   It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet, with Wales having reeled...

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...

We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje insists England are ready to show their true selves when they launch the Rugby World Cup with the toughest assignment of their group campaign against Argentina.   For the first time in...

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji.   It is due to hit 36...

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...

Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs.   Here...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper     Head-to-head Played: Played:...

Vilimoni Botitu joins Flying Fijians camp in Bordeaux

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vilimoni Botitu has joined the Flying Fijians camp in Bordeaux today as replacement for Caleb Muntz. He had his first training run with the group. Head Coach Simon Raiwalui said "Botitu has always...