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England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off.  Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...

South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...

Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...

Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...

Wallabies lose coach at a vital time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The wallabies were dealt a setback with the Rugby World Cup on Friday with attack coach Brad Davis quitting and rugby league stalwart Jason Ryles answering a late SOS. Davis was recruited in May from...

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.   Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...

Final chance to impress France head coach Fabien Galthie

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With head coach Fabien Galthie naming his 33-man squad next week, it is a last opportunity for the players to impress in the clash against Fiji this weekend. Emilien Gailleton is the big omission...

France flanker Francois Cros returns from injury for latest Rugby World Cup warm-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-row Francois Cros will play his first match since suffering a groin injury when France take on Fiji in their penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up. There were initially some concerns over the flanker’s...

Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives.  With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...