Billy Vunipola banned for three weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland number 8, Billy Vunipola, appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having [received a red card/been cited] for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must not...
Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe admits he could never have envisaged a rise to prominence that means he is going to his first Rugby World Cup as a talismanic figure within a Scotland backline loaded with “X...
‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast added to Leinster Senior Squad for 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a further two additions to his senior squad for the 2023/24 season with two players promoted from the Leinster Academy. Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast...
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
Jaco Peyper to referee world cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on Friday, 8 September. With excitement building, World Rugby...
Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
Ireland confirm injury replacement for star hooker ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up with Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have added hooker Diarmuid Barron to their squad as cover for the injured Dan Sheehan ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday. Sheehan was forced off...
Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend. South Africa have replaced France...
