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Tom Curry set to start for England in World Cup opener against Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are ready to start Tom Curry in Saturday’s seismic World Cup opener against Argentina if there are no setbacks in his recovery from an ankle injury.   Curry missed all four warm-up...

Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings.   Based...

Steve Borthwick says out-of-form England will persist with their current tactics

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the World Cup with a losing run that has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina. Five...

The World Cup Centurions: South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...

World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup. England captain Owen Farrell will miss his...

Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harnessing the aerial capabilities of wingers Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu is part of the Wallabies’ plan to “play to their strengths” through the Rugby World Cup, according...

Navy duo Jordan & Rhys Sign for the Cornish Pirates

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another example of good relations in place between the Royal Navy and the Cornish Pirates sees Royal Navy players Jordan Gott and Rhys Williams each sign a one-year contract with the Pirates. Born in...

Navy duo Jordan & Rhys Sign for the Cornish Pirates

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another example of good relations in place between the Royal Navy and the Cornish Pirates sees Royal Navy players Jordan Gott and Rhys Williams each sign a one-year contract with the Pirates. Born in...

'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Farrell will be suspended for Saturday’s opener against Argentina and a clash with Japan after his red card for a high tackle in a warm-up game against Wales. The 31-year-old initially had his red...

Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

No player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...