Assistant coach Goodman, Alo-Emile & Fidow discuss Samoa v Japan
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Goodman, assistant coach On Pool D: "It's exciting how wide open the pool is with all the results. Do or die is not the terminology we have used. We have talked about a performance we can be proud...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
1 day 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...
Match Preview: Japan v Samoa
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...
Riley starts at centre - Japan name team to play Samoa
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his match-day 23 for his team's Pool D match against Samoa on Thursday, 28 September. Dylan Riley starts at outside-centre in place of Tomoki Osada and Lomano...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Chile captain Martín Sigren and head coach Pablo Lemoine following their team's 71-0 defeat by England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Pablo Lemoine, head coach On...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...