Boks switch focus to Romania match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania...
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...
RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford. The...
South Africa reaction - Libbok, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Mastercard Player of the Match Manie Libbok: On his cross-kick for Kurt-Lee Arendse's try: "I am just thankful for my forwards for giving me the platform to do what I did....
Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux. Captain Sexton, playing...
Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFully-fit Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record. The free-scoring Edinburgh...
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Australia v Georgia Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT) Referee: Luke Pearce Head-to-head...