Graham to lead Saints against the Bears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Graham will lead Northampton Saints out in their first Gallagher Premiership outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as Bristol Bears come to town on Saturday (21 October, kick-off:...
Rugby World Cup: How England fared in their previous semi-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are preparing for a sixth semi-final. England will be appearing in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the sixth time when they lock horns with current champions South Africa at the Stade de France...
'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach...
Itoje (ENG) - 'If you're lucky, you get two or three games like this'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England second-row Maro Itoje on Thursday after they named their team to play South Africa in the semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. Maro Itoje, second-row On...
Caity Mattinson enjoying being part of "super special" Scotland group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England scrum-half has become a mainstay of Bryan Easson's squad as they prepare to face USA in their second match of WXV 2 in Cape Town on Friday. Caity Mattinson is loving life in the Scotland...
Beware England, warns Bok leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dismissed the widespread belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – to decide which of them will reach back-to-back finals. One...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
