Mcinally replaces cherry in rugby world cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh hooker Stuart McInally has been called up into the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad to replace David Cherry who has left the tournament through injury. To ensure a full front row...
Japan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 : From Debut Triumph to the Challenge of England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign goes from one extreme to another this week as they transition from something new to something old. Having beaten tournament debutants Chile 42-12 in Toulouse,...
Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDiminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height. Casey is comfortably...
I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry. England did not...
Lake returns as Wales captain - Gatland names team to play Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales arrived in Nice from Bordeaux on Monday afternoon and have been preparing for this fixture from their match city training base. Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half to win his 50th cap for Wales....
Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Tom Curry attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in England’s...
Jelonch captains France after seven-month lay-off - Galthié names team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié names his match-day 23 to face Uruguay, with Anthony Jelonch returning from a knee injury sustained in late February to captain Les Bleus as their number eight in...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
Tonga Briefing: Malakai Fekitoa and assistant coach Dan Cron
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMalakai Fekitoa, centre On having to wait to play first game while other matches happening at Rugby World Cup 2023: "It's good for us as we can see what's going on and have a feel how the competition...
All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row: "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....
