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Anthony Watson to be ruled out of RWC in fresh blow to England’s preparations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England winger Anthony Watson is set to be ruled out of the World Cup in another huge blow for England’s preparations.   The RFU, confirming Watson will miss the tournament, said in a statement:...

Iain Henderson captains Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Samoa in Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne (Kick-off 8.45pm local...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool C

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool B

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...

Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...

Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.   With global excitement building,...

Billy Vunipola banned for three weeks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England number 8, Billy Vunipola, appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having [received a red card/been cited] for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (A player must not...

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.   Sheehan...