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Match Day Programme: Italy v Japan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Azzurri will take on The Brave Blossoms in their final match of the Summer Nation Series. The game will be played at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo, in Treviso on August 26th, 2023. Both teams will...

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...

Iain Henderson captains Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Samoa in Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne (Kick-off 8.45pm local...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool B

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool A

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...

Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.   With global excitement building,...

Gregor Townsend: It is time for Scotland to raise their game ahead of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called on Scotland to take their game “up to another level” in their final World Cup warm-up match against Georgia on Saturday as he dismissed any notion of wrapping his...

Chicken Shop Date: Foketi reflects on World Cup call, French 'rollercoaster'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lalakai Foketi is ready to take his opportunity against France, having reflected on his World Cup call-up over a roast chicken with family.   The 28-year-old was not used by coach Eddie Jones during...