UPDATED: Lagisquet makes two late changes - Portugal name team to play Wales
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has made two changes from the original match-day 23 for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Nice on Saturday. 1 Francisco Fernandes2 Mike Tadjer3...
Portugal name team to play Wales in first RWC match since 2007
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal include 19 of the match-day 23 which secured their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2023 with a draw against USA for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Nice on Saturday. 1 Francisco...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Bunker ‘foul play’ review system to feature at Rugby World Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the World Cup in France will feature the so-called bunker ‘foul play’ review system. Following successful and extensive trials in the Summer Nations Series,...
Foul Play Review Bunker and shot clock to feature at Rugby World Cup France 2023
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature the Foul Play Review Official (Bunker) and shot clock, aimed at supporting match officials in their decision-making, promoting...
Peni Ravai re-signs with Reds; Massimo De Lutiis returns to Queensland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Test prop Peni Ravai has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024 after impressing in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season. The 33-year-old was yesterday named in Fiji’s squad...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
SANZAAR Launches New Under 20 Rugby Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina Rugby) has announced that an Under 20 (U20) version of The Rugby Championship will kick-off in 2024. The Championship will see up and coming...
Ireland U20s Make One Change For World Final Showdown With France
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will play France in tomorrow's World Rugby U20 Championship final (kick-off: 6pm, live on Virgin Media Two). There is one change to the starting XV which defeated South Africa U20s in the semi-final,...
