Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Rugby World Cup quarter-final review: Close encounters of the epic kind
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHow Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa booked their places in the last four at Rugby World Cup 2023 What a weekend of rugby it was. Eight teams whittled down to four in the most...
Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'We are not there to just turn up against South Africa'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth after beating Fiji 30-24 in the quarter-final on Sunday, 15 October. Richard Wigglesworth, attack coach On being in the semi-finals: "Delighted,...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA) - 'We don't want to be a team the world loves'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus at a media briefing on Monday after his side beat France 29-28 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals where they will play England at Stade...
Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand. Jack Conan says failing to give Johnny Sexton a fairytale farewell at the Rugby...
Springboks oust Ireland from top spot in World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning world champions are back up to number one in the world for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts and Ireland suffered an equally agonising defeat to New Zealand. Ireland’s...
Quarter Final Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn excellent weekend of rugby saw Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa into the Semi Final's. Here is our team of the Week. 1 Thomas Gallo 2 Bongi Mbonambi 3 Tyrel Lomax 4 Eben...
Quarter Final Snapshot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France. The defending champs have done it! The Springboks edge over the hosts to make it through to the semi-final! #RWC2023 #FRAvRSA...
