AUS 34-14 POR: Australia win but still face early exit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia secured the bonus-point they needed with a 34-14 win on Sunday to maintain their slimmest of slim chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals. But the men in green and gold had it far from their...
RWC Saturday Review: Fiji target last eight; Scots set up Ireland decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the World Cup quarterfinals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination. Scotland...
Boks expecting “brutal” battle against Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday, and have emphasised the importance of being accurate on attack...
Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau...
ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina kick-started their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a 19-10 win over Samoa in Pool D at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. Samoa, despite being only one place behind their...
Breakdown 'physicality' key for Australia against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to improve their breakdown "physicality" when they face Wales in a must-win World Cup clash this weekend, scrum-half Tate McDermott said. The Wallabies were dominated...
This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Gatland to make announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...
