Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four? Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...
Gardner and O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAngus Gardner will take charge of the Argentina v New Zealand RWC 2023 semi-final on Friday with Ben O'Keeffe in the middle for the England v South Africa encounter the next day. World Rugby has...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing quarter-finalists
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust 23 points separated the eight teams across four thrilling quarter-finals but what made the crucial differences and sent Ireland, France, Wales and Fiji home? Wales (29-17 loss to Argentina) Wales...
Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch. Italy and Scotland both hit the...
Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...
Rugby World Cup quarter-final review: Close encounters of the epic kind
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHow Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa booked their places in the last four at Rugby World Cup 2023 What a weekend of rugby it was. Eight teams whittled down to four in the most...
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final. Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa will not be lulled into complacency by the negativity surrounding the ability...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'We are not there to just turn up against South Africa'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth after beating Fiji 30-24 in the quarter-final on Sunday, 15 October. Richard Wigglesworth, attack coach On being in the semi-finals: "Delighted,...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA) - 'We don't want to be a team the world loves'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus at a media briefing on Monday after his side beat France 29-28 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals where they will play England at Stade...
