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Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fully-fit Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record.   The free-scoring Edinburgh...

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.   Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...

Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Australia v Georgia  Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France  Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT)  Referee: Luke Pearce      Head-to-head...

England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...

Darcy Graham passed fit for Scotland in World Cup opener against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham has been passed fit to start Scotland’s Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Sunday after his pre-tournament injury scare. The 26-year-old Edinburgh wing – seventh on...

Dempsey preferred to Matt Fagerson - Scotland name team to play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in Marseille on Sunday with Jack Dempsey edging out Matt Fagerson to start at number eight. 1 Pierre Schoeman2 George Turner3...

Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...

Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu was overcome with emotion as he revealed his mother’s trip across the world to watch him play for Scotland for the first time will give him all the motivation he needs for Sunday’s...

New Zealand - What they had to say

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, flanker Dalton Papali’i and wing Mark Telea at their eve-of-match media conference at the Stade de France.   Ian Foster, head coach: On the...