Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...
France give positive Antoine Dupont fitness update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s coaching staff have “no doubts” injured captain Antoine Dupont will be available to play in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Scrum-half Dupont suffered a facial fracture...
Match Preview: Japan v Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga’s Vaea Fifita attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.20(a) (dangerous charging into a ruck or maul) as a result of a review by the Foul Play...
Boks zoom in on Tonga after Ireland defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dealt with the disappointment of their heart-breaking 13-8 defeat against Ireland in Paris on Saturday and wasted no time turning their attention fully to Sunday’s final Rugby...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania have made three changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad, with Luca Nichitean replacing wing/full-back Gabriel Pop, and centres Mihai Graure and Alexandru Bucur replacing Taylor Gontineac and...
ITALY, RICCIONI: “WITH THE ALL BLACKS WE DON'T GO ON THE FIELD TO LIMIT THE DAMAGE.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for the impossible, which - perhaps - isn't so impossible, because Italy intends to take to the field with the desire to play for real, without awe and with the knowledge that the pressure will be...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
