Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell has been urged to “trust his instincts” against Wales as Steve Borthwick backs England’s rising star to become a gamebreaker at the World Cup. Arundell makes only his...
Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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,...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
Cardiff Rugby landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have landed a hat-trick of front-row re-signings with newly-capped Keiron Assiratti committing his future to the Blue and Blacks. The tight-head prop impressed on debut for...
Scarlets’ Joe Roberts set for debut in much-changed Wales team for England clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Joe Roberts will make his Wales debut in a team showing 15 changes for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against England at Twickenham. Roberts, 23, is partnered in midfield by...
Wales side to face England at Twickenham named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg). Following...
Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAttack coach Alex King has warned Wales that England will be “hurting” ahead of their Twickenham rematch. England were underwhelming in Saturday’s 20-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff...
Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland looks set to hand Scarlets centre Joe Roberts a Test debut among wholesale changes for Saturday’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England. Wales head...