Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
Liam Williams not planning to end Wales career despite move to Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Williams has no plans to call time on his Wales career as he prepares for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Guinness Six Nations next year. The Wales full-back...
Ntamack, Van der Merwe injury worries in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Smith and Cane ensure All Blacks survive Argentina scare
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby20 September 2015 New Zealand survived a scare at the Rugby World Cup thanks to two late tries as they beat Argentina 26-16. Defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand were made to...
Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup
1 year 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...
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad. Stockdale...
Wales run riot in second half to leave England reeling in World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s began their final phase of World Cup preparation in horribly underwhelming fashion as Wales sent them spinning to a 20-9 defeat in Cardiff. Second-half tries from Gareth Davies and George...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Argentina v South Africa Preview: A battle in Buenos Aires
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and South Africa lock horns for a second weekend in a row as the two sides clash in their first Rugby World Cup warm-up game following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. Little split...
