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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...

RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...

Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...

Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...

Japan slip in Rugby World Cup pool rivals latest ranking

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan dropped to 14th in World Rugby's latest men's rankings dated Monday, falling behind 2023 World Cup Pool D rivals Samoa who took the Brave Blossoms' previous position of 12th. Japan have endured...

Fiji are RWC ready as they announce 33-Man Sqaud

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui named his squad Tuesday for next month's Rugby World Cup, but warned his in-form side they would face a big test of their credentials in warm-up matches against France and...

Argentina name 33-man squad for RWC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Julián Montoya was named as Argentina captain in the teams final Squad Announcement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  Los Pumas today released their final 33-man squad for the upcoming tournament...

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...

Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin.   Back-rower...

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...