Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn partnership with the Federación Española de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing...
South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory. Fly-half Handre Pollard says the pressure of representing South Africa at the World Cup is a privilege as he bids to inflict...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: New Zealand will return to number one if they beat Argentina and South...
Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown. Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to “have some beef” with South Africa...
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...
I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. Ellis Genge believes England enter their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday with “everyone wanting...
France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPassion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...
'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
Pollard, Moodie (RSA): 'This is not really pressure, this is privilege'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Canan Moodie at a media briefing as they prepare for Saturday's second semi-final against England at Stade de France. Handre Pollard, fly-halfOn...
