The 12-strong reserves list named by France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Bunker ‘foul play’ review system to feature at Rugby World Cup
2 years 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,...
Rugby World Cup 2025 host cities and venues confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government, have confirmed the host cities, venues and tournament dates that will provide the stage for the biggest-ever celebration of women’s rugby. Kicking...
Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...
Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend. South Africa have replaced France...
Foul Play Review Bunker and shot clock to feature at Rugby World Cup France 2023
2 years 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...
Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...
Springboks mix things up for All Black Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight personnel changes – and one positional switch – to his starting lineup for the final warm-up game, against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday,...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary...
