Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...
Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...
Jacob Stockdale’s World Cup standby hopes fading fast after sustaining hamstring injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale’s chances of staying top of the standby list for Ireland’s World Cup squad have been hamstrung – literally. It’s understood the injury that saw him leave...
Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
Tonga Briefing: Malakai Fekitoa and assistant coach Dan Cron
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMalakai Fekitoa, centre On having to wait to play first game while other matches happening at Rugby World Cup 2023: "It's good for us as we can see what's going on and have a feel how the competition...
Boks switch focus to Romania match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania...
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...
RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford. The...
Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension...
