Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is ready to continue riding his World Cup rollercoaster after being entrusted with the scrum-half duties for England’s critical opener against Argentina. Mitchell starts Saturday’s...
RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition. Tournament...
Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...
Charity cyclist Rutland delivers opening-match whistle to referee Peyper
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCycling superman Ron Rutland has finally blown time on his epic adventure to deliver the whistle for the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening game in Paris. Ron (pictured above, right, with World Rugby chief...
Juan Manuel Alonso - We'll watch opening game '300 times'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJuan Manuel Alonso, centre About his experience at the Brive Espoirs in 2021-22: "The town where I lived vibrated and moved around rugby. The town had 80,000 people and the stadium was always full with...
Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRevitalised Scotland centre Huw Jones believes he is entering the biggest tournament of his life in the best form of his career. The 29-year-old Glasgow back enjoyed an impressive start to his...
Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has named an experienced starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup 2023 game, against England in Marseille on Saturday, with nine players having World Cup experience. 1...
Wales name side to face Fiji in opening pool match of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales arrived in Bordeaux from their team base in Versailles this afternoon ahead of the weekend’s fixture. The starting line-up includes five players making their Rugby World Cup debuts. A further...
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...
Matt Fagerson says being at World Cup with brother Zander ‘pretty special’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland back-rower Matt Fagerson is savouring the “special” experience of finally being at a World Cup alongside his big brother Zander after the agony of being left at home in 2019. The...