New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand saw off a late siege to triumph 28-24 as Ireland suffered an eighth Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat at Stade de France on Saturday.Leicester Fainga’anuku’s try helped the All...
IRE 24-28 NZL: New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand beat Ireland in the second quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France to progress to a semi-final against Argentina. New Zealand saw off a late siege to triumph 28-24 as...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 14-15 October, 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: Four teams can end the weekend as world number one in current incumbents...
NZL team announcement (v IRE): head coach Foster, captain Cane
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane at a media briefing after announcing the team to take on Ireland at Stade de France in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 14 October. Ian...
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the eight quarter-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrugal France take on the error-prone Springboks, while England and Fiji promise a clash of two styles. Can Argentina break the wall of Welsh defence, and will Ireland make history against the free-running...
Fiji suffers injury blow ahead of quarter finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have suffered a huge blow ahead of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final clash against England next week after lock forward Temo Mayanavanua has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In...
Portugal: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal's second Rugby World Cup participation led to Os Lobos' first-ever victory in the tournament, but they were also left wondering. Abiding memory Portugal displayed some amazing rugby over their...
