Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Why Will Skelton as captain ‘makes great sense’ to Nick Frost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Frost has backed fellow lock Will Skelton to thrive as Wallabies captain for Rugby World Cup 2023. Skelton was a sudden appointment, seemingly not a part of the leadership group to start...
Rugby World Cup Officials Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just under a month to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks-off in France, SANZAAR has confirmed the tournament officials from its Member Unions who have been selected to officiate at the tournament. This...
Shocks, tries and world record highs! | 40-31 Best Rugby World Cup Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDive in to more epic moments as we continue or countdown of the best Rugby World Cup, ahead of RWC 2023 kicking off in France next month!
Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches. Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
Should Louis Rees-Zammit's disallowed try for Wales been awarded? | Whistle Watch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the warm-up games well underway ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Nigel Owens is back to have his say on all the weekend's major talking points! He shares his thought's on Juan Cruz...
Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament. Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
