Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...
Nice to be in control – Gareth Anscombe admits relief at securing quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Anscombe admits there is an element of relief after Wales avoided a fight to the finish in their quest for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place. Wales’ record-breaking 40-6 victory over...
Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has hailed Wales’ ability to keep “punching above our weight” after clinching a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. It maintains Gatland’s 100 per record...
Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys says Wales are looking no further ahead than next opponents Georgia as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues to gather impressive momentum. A record 40-6 victory over Eddie Jones’...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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,...
Warren Gatland won’t let Wales get carried away after thrashing Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren 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...
Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDominant 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...
Allan (ITA) - 'My mum is cap No.2 for Italy'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan as he reflects on learning the game from mother, an Italian international, before looking ahead to a defining seven days with Italy playing New Zealand and France. Tommaso...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Chile captain Martín Sigren and head coach Pablo Lemoine following their team's 71-0 defeat by England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Pablo Lemoine, head coach On...
