Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...
Caity Mattinson enjoying being part of "super special" Scotland group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England scrum-half has become a mainstay of Bryan Easson's squad as they prepare to face USA in their second match of WXV 2 in Cape Town on Friday. Caity Mattinson is loving life in the Scotland...
Beware England, warns Bok leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dismissed the widespread belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – to decide which of them will reach back-to-back finals. One...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...
RSA team announcement (v ENG): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisa after the announcement of an unchanged Springboks line-up for Saturday's semi-final against England at Stade de France. Jacques...
