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A look at some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Several 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...

Samoa get carded just minutes into the game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duncan Paia'Aua was binned for this challenge early on in the game. The card was not upgraded and he returned to play with Samoa conceding just 7 points Duncan Paia'aua sees yellow for this challenge...

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

2 years 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

2 years 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...

Ireland - See what they had to say following the squad announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...

Urroz set for Rugby World Cup debut - Chile name team to play England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his match-day 23 for the match against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, with only six players retaining their starting place from...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Samoa at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Friday, 22 September.     By the time this match kicks off in Saint-Étienne...

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

2 years 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...

Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced back Matías Moroni is one of three changes for Argentina as head coach Michael Cheika announces his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne...

Alo-Emile and Alainu’u’ese join the pack - Samoa name team to play Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Seilala Mapusua goes with continuity with his Samoa team to play Argentina in Pool D in Saint-Étienne on Friday, with only two changes to his forwards and one change in his backs from...