Cubelli returns to starting XV - Argentina name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to his starting XV from last week’s loss to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final against England at Stade de France on...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
Italy: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 24 of their 33-man squad competing at their first Rugby World Cup and an overall average age of 26 it was always likely to be a tough task for Italy to progress to the knockout stages for the first...
Match Preview: Japan v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe equation is simple for both sides at Nantes on Saturday. Victory equals quarter-final qualification and a match next Saturday against the winner of Pool C in Marseille. The consequences of a defeat...
ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina closing in on last-eight place
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina 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...
Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika's 23-man squad to face Chile in Pool D in Nantes on Saturday contains a mix of experience and those making their Rugby World Cup debuts, with Rodrigo Isgro and Martín...
Gonzalo Quesada to Coach Italy After 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada will become Italy coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup replacing Kieran Crowley, the Italian federation announced Friday. Originally from Buenos Aires, raised in the Hindu Club...
Morgan Parra and Paul Gustard are off to Paris next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais finished the 2021/22 Top 14 season in eleventh place and have begun preparation for next season. Head coach Gonzalo Quesada has added to his coaching staff with former England...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Carty inspires Connacht to victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby captain Jack Carty produced a hat-trick of assists and kicked six points as Andy Friend’s side beat Stade Français Paris 36-9 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon. The...