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FIJ team announcement (v GEO): head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu, Radradra, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu

13 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Simon Raiwalui, head coach On changes made to the team: "There's a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo had an issue with his ankle and is still recovering from that and Mesake Doge had...

Ravutaumada starts on the wing - Fiji name team to play Georgia

15 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to play Georgia in Pool C on Saturday, 30 September, his one change to his starting 15 being Selesitino Ravutaumada in on the wing for Jiuta Wainiqolo.  1...

World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

16 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...

Jiuta And Doge Kept Under Observation

20 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two key members of the Flying Fijians squad are being closely monitored as training continues for their Sunday Rugby World Cup clash against Georgia in Stade de Bordeaux, France. The players are winger...

Wallabies using hurt to fuel preparations for Portugal

21 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies are still coming to terms with their "gutting" 40-6 defeat by Wales, but with their World Cup campaign not 100 percent dead and buried just yet, their focus is squarely on Sunday's final...

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange - Boks Office podcast - on RSA, FIJ, IRE, AUS, ENG

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange on the Boks Office podcast. You can listen here. On Manie Libbok: Butch James: "There has been a lot of talk on Manie's kicking in the press conferences....

Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...

Georgia add Aptsiauri and Giorgadze to squad

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have made two changes on medical grounds to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. Irakli Aptsiauri replaces prop Luka Japaridze (pictured) and Otari Giorgadze comes in for back-row Beka Gorgadze. The...

Giorgadze replaces injured Gorgadze in Georgia squad

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have made a change to their squad with Otari Giorgadze a medical replacement for back-row Beka Gorgadze (pictured). The Lelos are competing in their sixth Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, having...

Nice to be in control – Gareth Anscombe admits relief at securing quarter-final

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth 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...