Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...
New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put their opening Pool A defeat by France behind them to rattle up 11 tries against Namibia at a wet Stadium de Toulouse. Scrum-half Cam Roigard, starting his first test, grabbed two early...
Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST). Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...
Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...
France pushed hard by Uruguay but seal 27-12 win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance made it two wins from two at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 27-12 victory over spirited Uruguay in Pool A in Lille. The hosts were chastened when Uruguay fly-half Felipe Etcheverry's cushioned cross-field...
Barbarians name team to face Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia scrum-half Ryan Lonergan will lead an international studded Barbarians side to take on the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (14:30). Lonergan partners Wallaby great James O’Connor...
