Attack coach Alex King says Wales ‘worked so hard’ to reach World Cup last eight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King has hailed the hard work of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad and says their quarter-final achievement has been “four months in the making”. It was towards the end of May that head...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...
Italy captain Michele Lamaro, Dino Lamb, Danilo Fischetti and Giacomo Nicotera discuss squad annoucnement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMichele Lamaro, captain and flanker On the coming matches versus New Zealand and France being the 'dessert' Italy have been waiting for: "In the last two matches there has been lots of pressure...
Georgia add Aptsiauri and Giorgadze to squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have made two changes on medical grounds to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. Irakli Aptsiauri replaces prop Luka Japaridze (pictured) and Otari Giorgadze comes in for back-row Beka Gorgadze. The...
Giorgadze replaces injured Gorgadze in Georgia squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have made a change to their squad with Otari Giorgadze a medical replacement for back-row Beka Gorgadze (pictured). The Lelos are competing in their sixth Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, having...
Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia make their final appearance of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the OL Stadium on Wednesday, still looking for the overdue win to end their tournament losing streak. It has been a far-from easy tournament...
Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...
Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys says Wales are looking no further ahead than next opponents Georgia as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues to gather impressive momentum. A record 40-6 victory over Eddie Jones’...
