Discipline a World Cup focus for All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A permutations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final line-ups still uncertain, here are the full pool permutations with one round of matches left to play. With one round of the Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA): 'I'd rather be in our position than Ireland's'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Deon Davids after the 49-18 Pool B victory over Tonga in Marseille. Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby On replacement...
Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty 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...
'We're delighted to have Dupont back'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKarim Ghezal, assistant coach On Antoine Dupont's comeback to the squad: "We're very happy to have him back with us, that's the first very positive point. What's also important is that the 33 players...
RWC2023: These FOUR teams have been eliminated
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 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,...
NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand dominated every facet of the game to overwhelm Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium on Friday evening, taking a huge step towards the quarter-finals in the process. In a performance that will have...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with Semisi Paea starting at number eight in place of the suspended Vaea Fifita, following...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
