rugbyworldcup2023

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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,...

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...

ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction 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...

5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023.  Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...

Yamanaka back and ready to rock with Brave Blossoms at World Cup

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ryohei Yamanaka trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time Wednesday in Monaco following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa.   Masirewa hobbled off the field in the seventh...

Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile.   Smith has filled the position as...

Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

6 days 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...

Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler has invoked England’s 2003 World Cup heroes in his belief that winning ugly is to be applauded if it results in success. England have taken a stranglehold on Pool D after delivering comprehensive...