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Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji.   It is due to hit 36...

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...

James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions.   Andy Farrell’s side are...

England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...

Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs.   Here...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper     Head-to-head Played: Played:...

Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Mitchell is ready to continue riding his World Cup rollercoaster after being entrusted with the scrum-half duties for England’s critical opener against Argentina. Mitchell starts Saturday’s...

RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition.   Tournament...

RWC 2023: A quick look at the France vs NZ numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the Springboks closed out the show against England in Tokyo four years ago, today we resume the journey in Paris to find who will reign over world rugby for the next four years. The tournament tonight...

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month.   Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their...