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Eddie Jones apologises as Australia face early Rugby World Cup exit

6 months 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...

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

6 months 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...

Warren Gatland expects ‘one hell of a game’ as Wales tackle wounded Australia

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland believes there will be degrees of desperation on both sides when Wales tackle Rugby World Cup rivals Australia on Sunday. Victory for Wales would send them into a fourth successive World...

Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia.   Wales are heading...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.     France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...

No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

Los Pumas Assistant Coach Contepomi - 'Unforced errors have consequences'

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Felipe Contepomi, assistant coach On whether there were changes in the way the team prepared: "It would be foolish to say something and not take action. What basically changed was understanding that...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September.     Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...

Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...