World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...
VELLACOTT APPOINTED CO-CAPTAIN FOR 2023/24 SEASON
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCRUM-HALF BEN VELLACOTT WAS TODAY APPOINTED EDINBURGH RUGBY CO-CAPTAIN FOR THE UPCOMING 2023/24 CAMPAIGN. Now entering his third season at the capital club, Vellacott, 28,...
Boks expecting “brutal” battle against Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday, and have emphasised the importance of being accurate on attack...
Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland. Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training at their base in Tours...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s statement win against South Africa has eased “lurking” pressure of playing at Stade de France as they prepare for up to four more crunch World Cup fixtures...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
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...
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...
