Springboks to return to Twickenham in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will resume their rivalry with England in a blockbuster fixture at Twickenham in London as part of their tour of Europe at the end of 2024, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Sunday. The...
England men's 2024 autumn nations series fixtures announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Men are set to play four home matches at Twickenham Stadium as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The billing against southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand, Australia...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Samoa reaction (Sopoaga)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Samoa's Mastercard Player of the Match Lima Sopoaga and captain Michael Alaalatoa following their 18-17 loss against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. Lima...
ENG 18-17 SAM: England reaction (captain Farrell)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from England captain Owen Farrell following their 18-17 win against Samoa in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. ON-FIELD REACTION Owen Farrell, captain On the match: "It...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...
Match Preview: Fiji v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere it is. The 40th and final match of the pool phase at Rugby World Cup 2023. Fiji have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, following up a so-near, so-far defeat to Wales with victories...
JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win: “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...
Costelow in for injured Anscombe - Wales make late change for Georgia match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland has to make a late change to his match-day 23, with Sam Costelow (pictured) moving from the bench to start at fly-half instead of Gareth Anscombe, who suffered a groin injury...
ARG eve of match (v JPN): assistant coach Bordoy, Cinti, Gallo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrés Bordoy – assistant coach On the match against Japan: “Now is the time to take everything we have been working on onto the field. We are going to find ourselves with an opponent...
