UPDATED - RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On being able to focus on the final after World rugby concluded their investigation into allegations against Mbongeni Mbonambi: “We are fortunate in terms...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi after the announcement of their team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final on Saturday, 28 October at Stade...
Ben Youngs, England's most-capped male player of all time, announces his retirement from International rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers scrum half, who made his debut against Scotland in 2010, has been a mainstay in England squads since that cold evening in Edinburgh 13 years ago. This weekend's Bronze...
Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...
Sale condemn ‘disgusting abuse’ aimed at Tom Curry and his family
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is investigating an allegation made by Curry against South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. Tom Curry’s club have hit out at the “disgusting abuse” directed at the England player...
England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday’s World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker...
New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a new front row comprising Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart in his starting XV for the bronze final match against Argentina in Saint-Denis on Friday....
Freddie Steward: 'We are all devastated, we gave absolutely everything'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth, attack coach On coping with the semi-final result: "It definitely takes a bit longer when it's that close and that late. It hurts but that's why we love sport and rugby because...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the two finalists?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals were two very different matches with New Zealand running away with their victory and South Africa snatching the result at the death but what did the matches reveal about the finalists? New...
