George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup. Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...
World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell’s participation in the World Cup is in renewed doubt after World Rugby appealed against the decision to overturn his red card from Saturday’s clash with Wales. An independent...
WRU to appoint first woman CEO
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union are to make history by appointing UK Government big hitter Abi Tierney as their new boss. Tierney will become the WRU's first female chief executive, replacing Nigel Walker who held...
Warburton's disbelief over Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton reacted in disbelief when Owen Farrell was cleared of committing a red-card offence. Warburton, who has huge respect for Farrell as a rugby player and person, insisted...
Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season
2 years ago by Larrissa FallsThe ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order Gervais...
Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...
A look into what happened the last time Wales met South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first time South Africa and Wales met in a test match was on the 1st of December 1906 at the St Helens ground in Swansea. The score was 11-3 to South Africa. Of the 40 matches played to date, South...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Wales announce team to face South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play South Africa in the final match of the 2023 Summer Series this Saturday (19 August, KO 3.15pm BST live on Prime Video in English...
Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation. Wales back-row forward Taine Plumtree does not require shoulder surgery after being injured against...
