Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
Match Official panels announced for HSBC SVNS 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squad of 24 Emirates Match Officials to take charge of HSBC SVNS 2024, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of rugby sevens, has been announced today as the countdown to the...
WXV 2: Anticipation builds for South Africa as squads named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa have become the sixth and final team competing in the first edition of WXV 2 to confirm their 30-player squad for the tournament. Following their enthralling encounter in Parma on Saturday, Japan...
Match Preview: Wales v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but a point here against Georgia will ensure top spot in Pool C and set up a last-eight match against the second-placed team from Pool D in Marseille...
'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...
Wales World Cup experience surpassing expectations for Nick Tompkins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Tompkins says his first Rugby World Cup experience has been “everything and more” as he builds towards the tournament’s business end. The Wales centre has proved a stand-out performer,...
England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl admitted it was his England career igniting that convinced him to re-sign with Saracens and play his part in lifting the domestic club out of the doldrums. Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term...
Argentinian Defence coach Kidwell, Creevy, Mallía - 'You don't think about losing'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Argentina defence coach David Kidwell, hooker Agustín Creevy and full-back Juan Cruz Mallía ahead of their final Pool D match against Japan in Nantes on Sunday, 8 October. David...
Big changes to the pack - Samoa name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach names an all-new front-row of Jordan Lay, Sama Malolo (pictured in action against Japan) and captain Michael Alaalatoa and a new second-row of Sam Slade and Brian Alainu’u’ese...