World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have another shot at top spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral teams get the chance for one last hit-out this weekend before flying to Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019 and potentially improve their rankings. View this post...
Short commute suits Mark Wilson’s England hopes of being big in Japan
7 years ago by The GuardianVisit to Newcastle for last World Cup warm-up against Italy is just fine for the former Falcon flanker and northern fansThose who dismiss England’s final World Cup warm-up game against Italy as irrelevant...
World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year 2019 nominees announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the Men’s and Women’s Sevens Players of the Year 2019 awards, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower in Tokyo,...
Five Tier Two Players To Watch At The Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is fast approaching with most nations having already confirmed their 31 man squads for the showpiece in Japan. As we continue to build to what many fans, coaches...
Eddie Jones risks big hitters in search of England momentum for World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Billy Vunipola, Owen Farrell and Ben Youngs all face Italy• Joe Marler says team can emulate England’s cricketersFew people, not least several of the players involved, would have accurately predicted...
Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Aki Aims To ‘Put Best Foot Forward’ In Japan
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the disappointment of the previous week’s defeat to England, Ireland centre Bundee Aki felt last Saturday’s 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff was a significant step in the right direction....
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones Names Team For Final World Cup Warm Up Match A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside centre with Piers Francis at inside centre. Owen Farrell, who captains...
Watch the Rugby World Cup with England legends in the Maldives or Thailand
7 years ago by Rugby WorldJason Robinson, James Haskell and Austin Healey will be commentating on matches at Soneva’s resorts in the Maldives and ThailandWorld champion: Jason Robinson celebrates after England's 2003 World Cup...
Eddie Jones Names Team For Final World Cup Warm Up Match
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play against Italy on Friday at St James’ Park in Newcastle. A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside...
