Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...
Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England are ready to defy gloomy predictions for their World Cup by delivering a reaction against Argentina in Saturday’s pivotal opener. The Pumas are in the rare position...
Fit-again Taulupe Faletau named in Wales’ team for World Cup opener with Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaulupe Faletau will make his first Wales appearance since last season’s Six Nations after recovering from injury to feature against opening World Cup opponents Fiji. The 100 times-capped number...
ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille. Courtney Lawes is named captain at blindside flanker and is joined in the...
Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRevitalised Scotland centre Huw Jones believes he is entering the biggest tournament of his life in the best form of his career. The 29-year-old Glasgow back enjoyed an impressive start to his...
Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has named an experienced starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup 2023 game, against England in Marseille on Saturday, with nine players having World Cup experience. 1...
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...
If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup. Doris is tipped to shine...
Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales pack to be ‘accurate and relentless’ against Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys wants the Wales forwards to be remembered for accuracy and a relentless approach at the Rugby World Cup. The Wales pack can expect an immediate test of its capability against...
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old Leinster player has been virtually...
