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Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...

'Let the country down': Wallabies players react after stinging Wales defeat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies were left shattered and despondent after a 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon.   The side were beaten in most areas of the game, enduring their worst loss in Rugby World Cup history.   It...

Warren Gatland won’t let Wales get carried away after thrashing Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland says Wales will not start looking further down the track than necessary after they cruised into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a record 40-6 win against hapless Australia.   Wales...

Eddie Jones apologises as Australia face early Rugby World Cup exit

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones believes he is still the right person for the job after his Australia side capitulated against Wales to leave their Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.   Jones had said before...

WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales reaction (Anscombe, captain Morgan, head coach Gatland)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On-field reaction from Wales' Mastercard Player of the Match Gareth Anscombe, captain Jac Morgan and head coach Warren Gatland following their 40-6 win against Australia in Pool C at OL Stadium on Sunday,...

WAL 40-6 AUS: Australia reaction (captain Porecki)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On-field reaction from Australia captain David Porecki following their 40-6 loss against Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium on Sunday, 24 September. David Porecki, captain and hooker On what happened:"Credit...

Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dominant Wales booked a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after crushing Australia 40-6 and leaving Eddie Jones’ team close to pool-stage elimination. A third successive Pool C victory...

WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales book quarter-final berth and leave Australia on verge of early exit

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales produced a brilliant display, beating an increasingly ragged Australia 40-6 to become the first team to guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals. In contrast, the Wallabies are facing a Pool-stage...

UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced prop Jone Koroiduadua in the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad with Emosi Tuqiri following injury.   (Changes to original announcement appear in bold)    Forwards   Prop Eroni...