UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui...
Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJac Morgan has received a ringing endorsement of his all-round quality as he prepares for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appointment with Argentina. Wales co-captain Morgan is expected...
Wales say Dan Biggar is fit for World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fly-half was injured during the early stages of Wales’ win against Australia. Wales say that fly-half talisman Dan Biggar is fit for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina...
Portugal: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal's second Rugby World Cup participation led to Os Lobos' first-ever victory in the tournament, but they were also left wondering. Abiding memory Portugal displayed some amazing rugby over their...
Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams ‘recovering well’ ahead of Wales quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ head of physical performance Huw Bennett says that Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams are “recovering well” from injuries ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. Fly-half...
Beaumont hails special France atmosphere as spectacular pool phase ends
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 as showing “the best of friendship, France and rugby” and vowed to facilitate greater opportunity for...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
Will Rowlands ready for knockout action after Wales achieve ‘minimum standard’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands says it was Wales’ “minimum standard” to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Wales have arrived at the knockout phase for a fourth successive tournament. They went...
Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOs Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style. Portugal have climbed three places...
