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Watch: Marika Koroibete put in a big tackle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dominant hit by one of the Wallabies big hitters   Koroibete waited and then hit like a sledgehammer with the speed of a viper pic.twitter.com/eoUSVfSPd0 — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits) September...

WATCH: Australia score their first try through Jordan Petaia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

WATCH: 23-year-old Jordan Petaia bumps and spins his way through Georgia's defence to score Australia's first try in the World Cup.  Australia open their campaign at #RWC2023#AUSvGEO pic.twitter.com/2VCFruU7Ml —...

George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday.   It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday.   It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...

Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday when they tackle Pool C opponents Fiji in Bordeaux.   It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet, with Wales having reeled...

Japan v Chile: Match Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile, the lowest-ranked side to qualify the 2023 tournament, make their Rugby World Cup debut against a Japan side that sit eight places above them in World Rugby's rankings. The South Americans have...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Australia v Georgia  Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France  Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT)  Referee: Luke Pearce      Head-to-head...

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...

Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue. Australia-born wing...

Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...