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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...

A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Jac Morgan has been described as “phenomenal” following an immense contribution towards his country reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old flanker has proved...

Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...

Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Head Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the province until at least 2026. In his first season as Head Coach...

Tim Horan - 'Wales game biggest of professional era for Australian rugby'

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Australia's double Rugby World Cup-winning centre Tim Horan ahead of the crucial Pool C clash between the Wallabies and Wales at OL Stadium on Sunday.   Tim Horan, former Australia...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...

Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia.   Wales are heading...

Michael Leitch sets Brave Blossoms record

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September, with back-row Michael Leitch on course to make his 15th Rugby World Cup appearance. 1...

Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...

Biggar to retire from international rugby after World Cup

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The highly decoreated Biggar announced his decision in his Mail on Sunday column where he...