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Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia.   Wales are heading...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.     France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...

Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taulupe Faletau has highlighted Wales’ sense of belief and confidence as they close in on a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Australia’s defeat against Fiji means...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The headline act in the second round of fixtures was Fiji, who beat Australia 22-15 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday - their first victory over the Wallabies in 69 years. Perhaps surprisingly,...

Wallabies embracing do-or-die attitude for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The mindset is simple for the Wallabies as they turn their attention to next week's clash against Wales. "Must win. It's as simple as that," said lock Richie Arnold. The Wallabies were left hurting after...

No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

Eddie Jones - 'I woke up hoping Fiji result was different'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones, head coach On his thoughts about defeat to Fiji: "We're moving on to Wales now. This is the best coaching week, best playing week. These are the weeks you remember when you are under the...

Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonathan Humphreys has predicted “a hell of a game” when Rugby World Cup rivals Wales and Australia go head-to-head in Lyon. Top spot in Pool C could be on the line next Sunday and Wales know...

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...

Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Mayanavanua, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

MIXED ZONE REACTION Semi Radradra, winger On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we...