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Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches.   Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...

Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...

Scotland boss ‘confident’ Ben White will make World Cup despite injury setback

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend is confident Ben White will be fit for the Rugby World Cup even though the Scotland scrum-half has not travelled to France for this Saturday’s warm-up match in Saint-Etienne.   The...

Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm).   Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...

France make 13 changes to face Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have announced their team to face Scotland, confirming 13 changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s rematch in Saint-Etienne.   Cameron Woki and Paul Boudehent are the only two...

Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.   Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...

Ritchie returns as Scotland make 6 changes to face France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Ritchie is back to lead Scotland as one of the six changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s return leg against France in Saint Etienne.   Following...

Should Louis Rees-Zammit's disallowed try for Wales been awarded? | Whistle Watch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the warm-up games well underway ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Nigel Owens is back to have his say on all the weekend's major talking points!   He shares his thought's on Juan Cruz...

Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament.   Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...