Zander Fagerson eyes Scotland’s World Cup opener after red card ‘roller coaster’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson admits he is “relieved” not to have had his World Cup dream dashed by suspension after going through an emotional “roller coaster” in the aftermath of his red card...
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren 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...
Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...
France flanker Francois Cros returns from injury for latest Rugby World Cup warm-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-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...
Warburton's disbelief over Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton reacted in disbelief when Owen Farrell was cleared of committing a red-card offence. Warburton, who has huge respect for Farrell as a rugby player and person, insisted...
Wallabies and their attack coach part ways on the eve of Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that assistant coach Brad Davis will not be part of their backroom staff at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, after he left his position with immediate effect. The 55-year-old...
Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
2 years ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
Romania name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomanian national rugby team have named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. 26-year old Cristi Chiricawill captain the team for the second time, with his...
