Nice to be in control – Gareth Anscombe admits relief at securing quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Anscombe admits there is an element of relief after Wales avoided a fight to the finish in their quest for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place. Wales’ record-breaking 40-6 victory over...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Warren Gatland won’t let Wales get carried away after thrashing Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says Wales will not start looking further down the track than necessary after they cruised into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a record 40-6 win against hapless Australia. Wales...
WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales reaction (Anscombe, captain Morgan, head coach Gatland)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn-field reaction from Wales' Mastercard Player of the Match Gareth Anscombe, captain Jac Morgan and head coach Warren Gatland following their 40-6 win against Australia in Pool C at OL Stadium on Sunday,...
Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDominant Wales booked a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after crushing Australia 40-6 and leaving Eddie Jones’ team close to pool-stage elimination. A third successive Pool C victory...
WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales book quarter-final berth and leave Australia on verge of early exit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales produced a brilliant display, beating an increasingly ragged Australia 40-6 to become the first team to guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals. In contrast, the Wallabies are facing a Pool-stage...
Tim Horan - 'Wales game biggest of professional era for Australian rugby'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Australia's double Rugby World Cup-winning centre Tim Horan ahead of the crucial Pool C clash between the Wallabies and Wales at OL Stadium on Sunday. Tim Horan, former Australia...
Jac Morgan captains Wales against Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will travel to Lyon this evening (Friday) from their team base in Versailles. Adam Beard is named in the second row to win his 50th cap for Wales. Will Rowlands starts alongside him. Jac...
Breakdown 'physicality' key for Australia against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to improve their breakdown "physicality" when they face Wales in a must-win World Cup clash this weekend, scrum-half Tate McDermott said. The Wallabies were dominated...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
