NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand dominated every facet of the game to overwhelm Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium on Friday evening, taking a huge step towards the quarter-finals in the process. In a performance that will have...
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...
Talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland play their third match of the World Cup against Pool B minnows Romania in Lille on Saturday night. Here, the PA news agency assesses some of the key talking points ahead of a must-win fixture...
Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay)
2 years agoUruguay’s Eric Dosantos attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup...
New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
Retallick, Barrett, scrum coach Feek chat ahead of All Black game against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick, second row On fellow second-row Sam Whitelock being poised to become the most capped All Black ever: "Obviously, it's his 149th game (if he comes off the bench against Italy) and to...
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...
Uruguay's Coach Bouza - All Blacks 'most difficult team to face for our rugby'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Bouza, assistant coach On the importance of winning against Namibia: "Coming to the Rugby World Cup and winning games is very important. We had a difficult pool with France and New Zealand. We...
Jiuta And Doge Kept Under Observation
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo key members of the Flying Fijians squad are being closely monitored as training continues for their Sunday Rugby World Cup clash against Georgia in Stade de Bordeaux, France. The players are winger...
