Meritocracy Qualification Will Make URC Stronger
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship will introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting from this season (2023/24). In a change from the previous qualification method employed by the BKT...
Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...
WATCH: Handre Pollard boots over a monster kick
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Handre Pollard boots over a massive kick from 50metres out. Handre Pollard take a bow 🔥#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/WdQtFLjTKR — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup)...
WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe charges down a goal kick
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Cheslin Kolbe charges down a conversion kick from France outside of South Africa's 22. WOW! #RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/aVj0M4UUyq — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup)...
Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 'Ikale Tahi brought fight, flair and famous faces to the Rugby World Cup in France but had to wait for their final Pool B game to savour victory. Abiding memory As the Tonga squad gathered...
Scotland head coach Townsend - 'The supporters were right to be disappointed'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On how he is feeling after the defeat by Ireland: "I was proud of a lot of aspects of the game. I am hugely disappointed that the game got away from us. We're out of the World...
Italy reaction (head coach Crowley, captain Lamaro, Ruzza, Riccioni, Allan, Negri, Varney)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Marco Riccioni, prop On his emotions after the game: "It’s always tough because as a group, as a young group, we want to play our best and in the last two games we didn’t...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits and Johnnie Beattie on the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Australia: Andrew Mehrtens: "It is sad to see Australia have underperformed in this tournament and as a New Zealander you know our futures are entwinned in rugby. We need to be strong together. I'm...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
