Chile_Rugby_2018

Japan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 : From Debut Triumph to the Challenge of England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan’s Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign goes from one extreme to another this week as they transition from something new to something old. Having beaten tournament debutants Chile 42-12 in Toulouse,...

I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.   England did not...

Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...

Best Quotes From The RWC Today

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"Our general approach, our way of playing, of training, today we are not going to change because it would be suicidal to change. A result cannot change or scar you either."Argentina backs coach Felipe...

Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Tom Curry attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in England’s...

Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     England, Australia and Wales all climb two...

Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...

RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford.   The...

Japan reaction: Fakatava, captain Nagare, head coach Joseph

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION  Amato Fakatava, Mastercard Player of the Match On the game: “Today was pretty tough. We expect Chile to come strong. It's pretty hot but happy to be out there with the...