World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOs Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style. Portugal have climbed three places...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
Coach Bai (FIJ) - 'We will make sure we tighten up'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySeremaia Bai, kicking coach On how the squad is feeling after the 24-23 defeat by Portugal: "We are pretty gutted. We are disappointed with the result but at the same time we had a goal in mind, to make...
Portugal secure historic win but Fiji reach last eight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji secured a quarter-final against England in Marseille in a week's time but the glory in a mesmerising match at Stadium de Toulouse went to Portugal as they won their first ever Rugby World Cup game. Australia's...
Match Preview: Fiji v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHere it is. The 40th and final match of the pool phase at Rugby World Cup 2023. Fiji have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, following up a so-near, so-far defeat to Wales with victories...
POR eve of match (v FIJ): assistant coach Mirra, Madeira, Ferreira
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoão Mirra, assistant coach On the match against Fiji in general: “Anything can happen in terms of tactics. We have done well so far. It will be a great challenge for our team. We will need...
Lima in at 12 and captain, Appleton out - Portugal name team to play Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has announced his squad to face Fiji at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October. Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has announced his squad to face Fiji in Toulouse...
Botitu starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has announced his squad to face Portugal in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his matchday 23 to face Portugal...
Neck injury means Jack Willis’ World Cup is over
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have encountered their first injury setback since arriving in France for the World Cup after Jack Willis was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. Willis suffered a neck problem in the...
