Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
RWC Analysis: Round 3
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
A look at some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral public appeals and even the offer of a reward later and still a distraught Lima Sopoaga is searching for his beloved kicking tee. The Samoa fly-half, who has been converting tries and nailing penalties...
Italy Assistant coach Marius Goosen - 'Uruguay's Manuel Ardao reminds me of David Pocock'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy assistant coach Marius Goosen on Thursday, the day after his side beat Uruguay 38-17 in Pool A at Stade de Nice. Marius Goosen, assistant coach On hooker Luca Bigi...
ITA eve of match (v NAM): coach Goosen, centre Morisi, prop Ferrari
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy defence coach Marius Goosen (pictured), inside-centre Luca Morisi and tight-head prop Simone Ferrari at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Namibia. Marius...
Dewaldt Duvenhage: Benetton were confident going into the historic cup final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTriumphant Benetton skipper Dewaldt Duvenhage, a former Stormers scrumhalf, indicated that his side was fairly confident going into the historic cup final match. The Italians won by 35-8 after...
Marcell Coetzee: “Fair play to Benetton, they thoroughly outplayed us in all areas today,”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee said Benetton were fully deserving of their victory in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final in Treviso, after the Italian club side ended a remarkable...