South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...
RWC2023: These FOUR teams have been eliminated
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rugby World Cup 2023 in full swing, a look at the latest pool standings shows that FOUR teams have already been eliminated from the playoffs. In Pool A, Namibia finished bottom of the group,...
#RWC2023: These teams have qualified for the quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 20 teams which started out in the quest for the Webb Ellis Cup in France are being whittled down to eight. Find out who has made the quarter-finals. The action in the men's Rugby World Cup 2023 is...
Updated standings: How Springboks can qualify for quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ position in pool B at the World Cup is suddenly looking a little less secure after their loss to Ireland last weekend, although securing a losing bonus point could prove to be a huge...
NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand dominated every facet of the game to overwhelm Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium on Friday evening, taking a huge step towards the quarter-finals in the process. In a performance that will have...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
Talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland play their third match of the World Cup against Pool B minnows Romania in Lille on Saturday night. Here, the PA news agency assesses some of the key talking points ahead of a must-win fixture...
Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay)
2 years agoUruguay’s Eric Dosantos attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup...
New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
Retallick, Barrett, scrum coach Feek chat ahead of All Black game against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick, second row On fellow second-row Sam Whitelock being poised to become the most capped All Black ever: "Obviously, it's his 149th game (if he comes off the bench against Italy) and to...
