Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament. Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...
Cardiff Rugby landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings with newly-capped Keiron Assiratti committing his future to the Blue and Blacks. The tight-head prop impressed on debut for...
Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyContested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...
Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...
Scarlets’ Joe Roberts set for debut in much-changed Wales team for England clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Joe Roberts will make his Wales debut in a team showing 15 changes for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against England at Twickenham. Roberts, 23, is partnered in midfield by...
Wales side to face England at Twickenham named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg). Following...
Callum Chick named as Newcastle Falcons captain for 2023-24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHomegrown back-rower Callum Chick will captain Newcastle Falcons this season, with fellow North East native Tom Penny named as vice-captain. The 26-year-old Chick has made 125 appearances for...
PREDICTED: How Springboks could line-up against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
