Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years 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...
Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with Semisi Paea starting at number eight in place of the suspended Vaea Fifita, following...
Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Jac Morgan has been described as “phenomenal” following an immense contribution towards his country reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old flanker has proved...
Match Preview: Fiji v Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams, one must-win match. Pool C’s second-placed team Fiji have quarter-final qualification on their minds. Fourth-placed Georgia, who are still in the last-eight running, more realistically...
RWC Analysis: Round 3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
FIJ team announcement (v GEO): head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu, Radradra, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On changes made to the team: "There's a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo had an issue with his ankle and is still recovering from that and Mesake Doge had...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...
World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...
Wallabies processing ‘depressing’ Wales defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies are looking to move on from their 40-6 defeat to Wales last weekend as they prepare for their final pool game against Portugal. The side were left deflated after their largest defeat...
