Scarlets’ Joe Roberts set for debut in much-changed Wales team for England clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Joe Roberts will make his Wales debut in a team showing 15 changes for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against England at Twickenham. Roberts, 23, is partnered in midfield by...
Wales side to face England at Twickenham named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg). Following...
Callum Chick named as Newcastle Falcons captain for 2023-24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHomegrown back-rower Callum Chick will captain Newcastle Falcons this season, with fellow North East native Tom Penny named as vice-captain. The 26-year-old Chick has made 125 appearances for...
PREDICTED: How Springboks could line-up against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAttack coach Alex King has warned Wales that England will be “hurting” ahead of their Twickenham rematch. England were underwhelming in Saturday’s 20-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland looks set to hand Scarlets centre Joe Roberts a Test debut among wholesale changes for Saturday’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England. Wales head...
Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Japan slip in Rugby World Cup pool rivals latest ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan dropped to 14th in World Rugby's latest men's rankings dated Monday, falling behind 2023 World Cup Pool D rivals Samoa who took the Brave Blossoms' previous position of 12th. Japan have endured...
Fiji are RWC ready as they announce 33-Man Sqaud
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui named his squad Tuesday for next month's Rugby World Cup, but warned his in-form side they would face a big test of their credentials in warm-up matches against France and...
