World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga’s Vaea Fifita attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.20(a) (dangerous charging into a ruck or maul) as a result of a review by the Foul Play...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania have made three changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad, with Luca Nichitean replacing wing/full-back Gabriel Pop, and centres Mihai Graure and Alexandru Bucur replacing Taylor Gontineac and...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in...
