World Rugby to protect officials and players from online abuse during Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is partnering with Signify Group to protect its online community and take action against hate speech and abuse Core wellbeing service will operate across all match officials and teams at...
Jonny May confronted Steve Borthwick after initial omission from England squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May has revealed that he confronted Steve Borthwick after his initial omission from England’s World Cup squad drew his “monkey out”. May was told he would not be part of the 33...
Caleb Muntz ruled out of the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians fly-half Caleb Muntz has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during the team’s training run on Monday. Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has confirmed “On...
Nadi Captain Warns Fiji Of Georgia’s Threat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile all attention is on Wales and Australia, the Flying Fijians have been warned that they need to keep an eye on Georgia at the Rugby World Cup. The RWC gets underway in France this weekend. Nadi rugby...
'Australia are not at their best': Georgia's bold statement ahead of Wallabies World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia are eyeing off a major World Cup upset as scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze talks their chances up, believing they are a 'big chance of winning' against the Wallabies. Georgia have been...
France Sweating on the Fitness of Jonathan Danty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance is still sweating on the possible availability of big centre Jonathan Danty for the Rugby World Cup opening game against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday morning (NZT). France's attack...
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...
Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has reported a clean bill of health among his World Cup squad heading into the crunch tournament opener against Fiji. Co-captain Dewi Lake and number eight Taulupe Faletau...
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux. Back-rower Conan, who suffered a foot problem...
Gregor Townsend keen to inspire nation as Scotland ride wave of sporting success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Rugby World Cup hopefuls to play their part in ramping up the feelgood factor of a nation in what promises to be a passion-stirring autumn for Scottish sport. The...
