New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...
RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
Argentina vs England: Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments: 01’...
RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...
New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
NZL eve of match (v RSA): head coach Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on Friday ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Ian Foster, head coach On where...
Ian Foster opens up on tough call to end popular All Black’s Rugby World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed that telling veteran Dane Coles that he will not be playing in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks had been one of his toughest decisions...
