Georgia add Aptsiauri and Giorgadze to squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have made two changes on medical grounds to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. Irakli Aptsiauri replaces prop Luka Japaridze (pictured) and Otari Giorgadze comes in for back-row Beka Gorgadze. The...
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...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
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...
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...
Giorgadze replaces injured Gorgadze in Georgia squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have made a change to their squad with Otari Giorgadze a medical replacement for back-row Beka Gorgadze (pictured). The Lelos are competing in their sixth Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, having...
Independent disciplinary update: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga’s Vaea Fifita will appear before an independent Judicial Committee in Paris having received a red card, following a review by the Foul Play Review Official, in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup...
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...
UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
