Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa may only have won one game at Rugby World Cup 2023, but their two losing bonus points in their three losses showed how close they were to getting out of a difficult Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 Abiding...
Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOs Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style. Portugal have climbed three places...
I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care saved England from disaster against Samoa on Saturday after realising he had to back up his Alan Shearer-style try-scoring celebration. Care stepped off the bench at Stade Pierre-Mauroy to...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
2 years 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...
Coach Bai (FIJ) - 'We will make sure we tighten up'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeremaia Bai, kicking coach On how the squad is feeling after the 24-23 defeat by Portugal: "We are pretty gutted. We are disappointed with the result but at the same time we had a goal in mind, to make...
Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup. Ben Earl admits memories of August’s shock defeat by Fiji flashed through England’s minds against Samoa...
Owen Farrell relieved his shot clock blunder did not cost England victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the 64th minute Farrell was lining up a routine penalty with the team 17-11 behind, only for the time to run out on the shot clock. Owen Farrell admitted his relief that his shot clock blunder...
FIJ 23-24 POR: Comments from Fiji head coach Raiwalui & captain Nayacavelu
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMEDIA CONFERENCE Simon Raiwalui, head coach On his feelings about the game: "Firstly, to congratulate Portugal on their win. They played very well in the first half and with their try at the end, congratulations...
Quarter-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October. The...
Portugal secure historic win but Fiji reach last eight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji secured a quarter-final against England in Marseille in a week's time but the glory in a mesmerising match at Stadium de Toulouse went to Portugal as they won their first ever Rugby World Cup game. Australia's...
