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...
New Zealand vs Uruguay Top Performers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Fainga’anuku Leicester Fainga’anuku with a man of the match contenders performance demonstrating his power when carrying into the Uruguayan Defence. He scored a hat trick...
New Zealand reaction (McKenzie, captain Cane, head coach Foster, Whitelock, Fainga'anuku, Blackadder)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Sam Whitelock, second row On his record of 150 caps:"The last three weeks have been, to draw with Ritchie [McCaw] and then to go past him in the next week and then 150. It has kind of...
McKenzie inspires 11-try All Blacks to claim quarter-final spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand headed into the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals with Damian McKenzie inspiring the three-time winners to a comfortable 73-0 bonus-point victory over Uruguay at OL Stadium on Thursday. For...
Damian Mckenzie's insane offload to Will Jordan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Golden Boy en estado puro. Wow. 🤯🔥#RWC2023 #NZLvURU pic.twitter.com/ZoC0TUPwgY — Rugby World Cup ES (@rugbyworldcupes) October 5, 2023 Watch Damian Mckenzie's world class try assist...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...
NZL team announcement (v URU): head coach Foster, captain Cane, Vaa'i, Fainga'anuku
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, captain Sam Cane, second-row Tupou Vaa'i and winger Leicester Fainga'anuku at a media briefing on Tuesday after announcing their team to face Uruguay...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
