Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa
11 months agoBilly Vunipola insists England will rally around Manu Tuilagi in expectation of the Samoan onslaught he will face when the rivals meet in their Rugby World Cup clash. Vunipola, the Saracens number eight...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Kolisi honoured to lead the Boks for the 50th time
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi was honoured to be selected to lead the Springboks for the 50th time in Sunday’s final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga and said it was a milestone he never thought he would achieve. Kolisi...
Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...
Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
RWC Analysis: Round 3
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...
Boks expecting “brutal” battle against Tonga
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday, and have emphasised the importance of being accurate on attack...
Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 12 changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with fit-again fly-half Handre Pollard returning for his first...
