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Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad.   The 33-year-old, who captained the...

"There Is Real Competition In The Squad" | Gregor Townsend On His Rugby World Cup 2023 Selection

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hear from Scotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend, following the naming of his 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  

Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...

Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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 Rugby

Nick 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 Rugby

With 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 Rugby

Dive 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 Rugby

World 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 Rugby

Wales 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 Rugby

Eddie 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...