England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England's poor form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis. England’s troubled World Cup preparations hit a new low when they lost to Fiji last...
Melbourne Rebels sign Fiji assistant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians assistant coach Brad Harris has penned a multi-year deal as a defensive coach with the Melbourne Rebels until at least the end of the 2025 season. Melbourne Rebels in a statement...
Fiji lead high Pacific island hopes at Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head into the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France buoyed by their first-ever win over England and hoping to end a 16-year wait for a Pacific island nation to reach the knockout stage. The Flying Fijians...
Big Jim & The Beast's SHOCKING RWC Predictions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland's Jim Hamilton and Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sit down to map out RWC 2023 in France and complete the Societe Generale Match Predictor. Who wins the opener between...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
