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Sanchez, captain De la Fuente, head coach Cheika discuss their 59-5 win against Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Nicolas Sanchez, Mastercard Player of the Match On the win: "It was very special for me. My family are here, 100 caps. I am very happy!"   On the match being an opportunity...

ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina closing in on last-eight place

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina boosted their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages with a bonus-point Pool D win over Chile in Nantes – the first match between two South American nations at a Rugby World Cup. Fly-half...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a call-up to South Africa’s squad following Malcolm Marx’s Rugby World Cup-ending injury, Handré Pollard starts at 10 against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, winning his first Springbok...

Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will ready his side for a “Grand Final” showdown against Argentina as they kept alive hopes of reaching the World Cup knock-out stages with a 28-22 win over 14-man...

I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s defence may have turned a corner since arriving at the World Cup but Kevin Sinfield is still refusing to smile. Steve Borthwick’s team are expected to win Pool D at a canter, in...

RWC Analysis: Round 3

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...

Carrasco returns to front row - Chile name team to play Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has named his match-day 23 for the team's Pool D game against Argentina on Saturday, 30 September and has made eight changes to his starting 15, including the return of Javier...

World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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...

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika's 23-man squad to face Chile in Pool D in Nantes on Saturday contains a mix of experience and those making their Rugby World Cup debuts, with Rodrigo Isgro and Martín...