Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...
Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGiven their form and their flair, Gregor Townsend’s swashbuckling Scotland side are heading to the Rugby World Cup in France with no fear and bags of belief. The confidence within the squad is just...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England's poor form
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis. England’s troubled World Cup preparations hit a new low when they lost to Fiji last...
Wallabies hit by injury blow on eve of Rugby World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have been dealt an injury blow on the eve of the Rugby World Cup, with veteran prop James Slipper set to be ruled out of the opening match against Georgia. Wallabies coach Eddie Jones revealed...
Fiji lead high Pacific island hopes at Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head into the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France buoyed by their first-ever win over England and hoping to end a 16-year wait for a Pacific island nation to reach the knockout stage. The Flying Fijians...
Ollie Chessum knew ankle injury was bad after reaction from England team-mates
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Chessum knew from the reaction of his England’s team-mates that he had done some serious damage as his World Cup dream flashed before his eyes. Chessum faced a battle to be fit for...
