'Australia are not at their best': Georgia's bold statement ahead of Wallabies World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia are eyeing off a major World Cup upset as scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze talks their chances up, believing they are a 'big chance of winning' against the Wallabies. Georgia have been...
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux. Back-rower Conan, who suffered a foot problem...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old only made his international debut against...
The World Cup Centurions: South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...
Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...
