Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile. Smith has filled the position as...
Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced back Matías Moroni is one of three changes for Argentina as head coach Michael Cheika announces his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne...
Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...
Welsh flanker in races to make Wallabies match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales returned to the training pitch in Versailles hoping for a clean bill of health heading into the Wallabies encounter. Flanker Tommy Reffell withdrew from facing Portugal last weekend in the warm-up...
Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia. Wales are heading...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September. France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...
Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments. The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after coming...
FRA team announcement (v NAM): Dupont, Galthié, Jelonch, Ramos comments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from France captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthié, back-row Anthony Jelonch and full-back Thomas Ramos following the announcement of the team to play Namibia in Pool A...
Rugby rule makers 'have lost the plot' with World Cup showing sport 'in an awful place'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England star James Haskell believes that rugby chiefs have 'lost the plot' amid confusion over tackling rules. Officials at the Rugby World Cup have faced fierce scrutiny during the early stages...
Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Conor Murray feels Ireland’s squad are “buzzing” and in “unbelievable nick” ahead of a pivotal Paris appointment with reigning world champions South Africa. Andy...
