The 12-strong reserves list named by France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...
Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend. South Africa have replaced France...
England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will learn on Tuesday the consequences for their World Cup group campaign caused by Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell being summoned to face rugby’s judiciary. Six Nations, the organisers...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off. Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...
South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...
Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...
Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...
Wallabies lose coach at a vital time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wallabies were dealt a setback with the Rugby World Cup on Friday with attack coach Brad Davis quitting and rugby league stalwart Jason Ryles answering a late SOS. Davis was recruited in May from...