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Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan. Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan. Australia...

WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch.   Italy and Scotland both hit the...

Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...

How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...

Quarter Final Snapshot

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rugby world was treated to arguably the best quarter final weekend in history as North and South did battle with Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa going through. Ireland and France were...

Captain Farrell, head coach Borthwick & Itoje discuss England 30-24 victory over Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction from England captain and Mastercard Player of the Match Owen Farrell, head coach Steve Borthwick and second-row Maro Itoje following their 30-24 victory over Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday...

Stick, Willemse and De Allende chat ahead of France clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mzwandile Stick, assistant coach On the support for the team: "It's very special to have our South African fans to come all the way to support us. It shows how much it means to our country. We know people...

Ibanez, Woki and Mauvaka chat ahead of Springbok clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Raphaël Ibañez, general manager On the quarter-final: “It's a big game. Playing South Africa, who won the competition four years ago, at the Stade de France, in the final stages...

Wales v Argentina - Three key contests in QF1

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first of this weekend's four quarter-finals pitches Wales - who have reached this stage for a fourth successive tournament under Warren Gatland - against Argentina, who are back in the last eight after...

Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the right to face either Ireland or New Zealand in Saint-Denis in the last four. Wales have yet to put a foot wrong...