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Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...

Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...

Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The independent Appeal Committee hearing George Moala's appeal the decision of a Judicial Committee to suspend him for five matches has been dismissed.   Tonga centre George Moala’s appeal...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool B

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...

Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga's George Moala has been suspended for five matches, having received a red card in Tonga’s international test match against Canada on 10 August.   Independent disciplinary update: George...

Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings.   Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...

Tonga beat Canada twice in 5 days

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga continued its mastery over Canada, running in six tries for a comfortable 36-12 win in an international rugby test match. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men lost 28-3 to the 15th-ranked Pacific Islanders...

Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga centre, George Moala will appear before an independent judicial committee on Monday, 14 August having received a red card in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against Canada on 10 August   George...

Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches.   Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...