Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby 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...
Koroiduadua ruled out of Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians prop Jone Koroiduadua has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining an injury during the team’s training run. He will be replaced by Emosi Tuqiri who joins the squad...
Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...
Eddie Jones says he's 100% committed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones will stay committed to the Wallabies despite their possible early exit at the Rugby World Cup in France. The Wallabies suffered its second consecutive pool match loss...
Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
Coetzee rings the changes - Namibia name team to play Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia head coach Allister Coetzee has named his match-day 23 to play Uruguay in Lyon on Wednesday, with seven changes to his starting XV from their last game against France. Prop Johan Coetzee and wing...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures. Andy Farrell’s men are within touching...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Springbok coaches weigh goalkicking options
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok coaches will weigh the team’s goalkicking options in the wake of the narrow defeat by Ireland (13-8) after returning from Paris to their Toulon training base on Sunday. Rassie...
