Coetzee goes for experience: Namibia announce squad to play Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Allister Coetzee has named 12 players in his match-day squad from RWC 2019, with nine running out for their third tournament appearance since 2015. They have two of their three try-scorers...
Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySome Quick Facts:1854 - Dublin University (Trinity College Dublin) was the first organised Rugby Football Club in Ireland 1875 - First International match played on 15th February 1875 (vs England) 1879...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Here, PA looks at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the World Cup 4 –...
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool A
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...
Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September. With global excitement building,...
Bulls tour Namibia as part of 2023/24 season preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls ramp up preparations for the new 2023/24 campaign with a trip to Namibia where they will take on the Welwitschias who are in their final preparation stages for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 25-man...
