Chile_Rugby_2018

Great to grow game – Jamie George in favour of historic England tour to Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George would welcome the opportunity for England to embark on an historical maiden tour of Samoa as part of a reshaped global calendar. England clash with Seilala Mapusua’s underdogs in their...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Four Analysis

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand confirmed their tournament credentials with a 96-17 victory over Italy in Lyon on Friday, and as a result are unsurprisingly setting the standard for attacking stats at Rugby World Cup 2023. The...

England forward signs new Saracens contract

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England back-row forward Ben Earl has signed a new long-term contract with Premiership champions Saracens. The 25-year-old has made 111 appearances for the north London club since making his debut in...

Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Plenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week.  Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...

RWC2023: These FOUR teams have been eliminated

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Rugby World Cup 2023 in full swing, a look at the latest pool standings shows that FOUR teams have already been eliminated from the playoffs.   In Pool A, Namibia finished bottom of the group,...

Fernández Lobbe (ARG) - 'Japan will be a great battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

LA BAULE-ESCOUBLAC - Comments from Argentina assistant coach Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe at a media briefing on Sunday after their 59-5 win over Chile in Pool D on Saturday.   Juan...

RWC Saturday Review: Fiji target last eight; Scots set up Ireland decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the World Cup quarterfinals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination. Scotland...

Sanchez, captain De la Fuente, head coach Cheika discuss their 59-5 win against Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Nicolas Sanchez, Mastercard Player of the Match On the win: "It was very special for me. My family are here, 100 caps. I am very happy!"   On the match being an opportunity...

ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina closing in on last-eight place

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina boosted their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages with a bonus-point Pool D win over Chile in Nantes – the first match between two South American nations at a Rugby World Cup. Fly-half...