Muntz the key for Fiji, says All Black legend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black Jeff Wilson has labelled young Flying Fijians pivot Caleb Muntz as the key to Rugby World Cup success in France. Critical of the importance of flyhalves at this year's tourney, Wilson...
'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell 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...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
Wales centre Mason Grady has tough family act to follow at first Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre Mason Grady has a tough family act to follow at his first Rugby World Cup. To gain selection for rugby union’s global spectacular just five months after your 21st birthday is no mean...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. Wales know they are in safe hands when Warren Gatland leads them to his fourth Rugby World Cup as head coach. But it could prove...
Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England's poor form
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis. England’s troubled World Cup preparations hit a new low when they lost to Fiji last...
