Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs. Here...
RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition. Tournament...
Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has named an experienced starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup 2023 game, against England in Marseille on Saturday, with nine players having World Cup experience. 1...
Springboks bounce back big time in Buenos Aires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks scored 21 second-half points to just three to power to a highly impressive 24-13 (halftime 3-10) victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening (SA time). Tries...
Cheika Continues Los Pumas 'Rotation' For Boks Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has continued his rotation policy ahead of the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The starting XV shows five changes from that which...
Argentina change 5 for Springbok clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has changed five of the line-up that started in an upset win over Australia for a Rugby Championship final-round match against South Africa on Saturday. In the backline,...
Len Ikitau Injury Leaves Room Open at 13
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Len Ikitau was forced off the field clutching his shoulder early on during his team’s shock 34-31 loss to Argentina on Saturday. Ikitau continued his good form and broke the deadlock...
Argentina confirm side for Wallabies Test as Cheika welcomes Jones rematch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe Eddie Jones. In a twist few could have imagined only a few months ago,...
Los Pumas, ready for their debut against the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a first season of the new cycle with positive feelings, Los Pumas are now ready to take the first step in the second season with Michael Cheika as driver. This Saturday (July 8) against the...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
