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The defensive story of France v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France got off to a poor start defensively as they let the All Blacks through too easily in the 10/12/13 channels. The opening 25 minutes they struggled and the usual sure up defence was not holding up.                                                   France...

Watch Ardie Savea Chip To Set Up A Try

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea can do it all, France miss an opportunity to score and New Zealand punish them in style    Wow! Ardie Savea you beauty pic.twitter.com/ioPKVDmAbh — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits)...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Australia v Georgia  Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France  Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT)  Referee: Luke Pearce      Head-to-head...

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji.   It is due to hit 36...

England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper     Head-to-head Played: Played:...

Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue. Australia-born wing...

RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition.   Tournament...

RWC 2023: A quick look at the France vs NZ numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the Springboks closed out the show against England in Tokyo four years ago, today we resume the journey in Paris to find who will reign over world rugby for the next four years. The tournament tonight...

Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...