rugbyworldcup2023

Updated Men's World Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan are at their lowest position in almost eight years after their loss this weekend. Saturday’s 35-12 defeat to Fiji in Tokyo will see them fall two places to 14th, a position they...

All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...

Scotland Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following yesterday’s 25-21 victory over France, Gregor Townsend has reduced his Rugby World Cup training squad to 37.   Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson...

Wales’ George North says pre-World Cup ‘vibe’ different from dismal Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will step up their World Cup preparations on Saturday, with George North claiming “the vibe is completely different” following a dismal Six Nations campaign last season.   England arrive...

Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy.   Number...

Major World Ranking Movements On The Cards

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For several teams, the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins for real this weekend as they take to the pitch for the first of their warm-up fixtures. Scotland and Italy were the first European teams...

Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...

Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

This mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...

Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm).    Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...

Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut. New Zealand vs France. 22nd June 2013.