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Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior England coach Richard Wigglesworth believes that the pressure to win matches is part of the privilege of playing for the national team. England face world champions South Africa at the Allianz...

England side to play Springboks

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 16 November. There are four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia...

Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Argentina

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Friday night’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...

Wales change four for Australia match

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to face Australia in the second match of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 17 November (KO 16.10h GMT,...

Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...

England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.

1 day ago by The Irish Times

England's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...

Springboks aiming to have 'two best teams in the world', says Esterhuizen

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen said that the Springboks are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world" ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash against England. The world champions...

'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed.  England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...

Les Kiss names his Super Rugby Squad

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have confirmed their Super Rugby Pacific squad for 2025 with spots for rising Australian Under-20s talents Trevor King and Will McCulloch.In all, 19 players with Test experience have...