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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...

Match Preview: Scotland v Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...

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...

New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...

Retallick, Barrett, scrum coach Feek chat ahead of All Black game against Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brodie Retallick, second row On fellow second-row Sam Whitelock being poised to become the most capped All Black ever: "Obviously, it's his 149th game (if he comes off the bench against Italy) and to...

FIJ team announcement (v GEO): head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu, Radradra, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Simon Raiwalui, head coach On changes made to the team: "There's a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo had an issue with his ankle and is still recovering from that and Mesake Doge had...

Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...

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...

Namibia's Head coach Coetzee - 'It's the end of the adventure'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Allister Coetzee, head coach On the team's movements over the next few days: "We are heading back to our base camp today, Aix-les-Bains, and the following day we will head to Paris and from there we...

Uruguay's Coach Bouza - All Blacks 'most difficult team to face for our rugby'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pablo Bouza, assistant coach On the importance of winning against Namibia: "Coming to the Rugby World Cup and winning games is very important. We had a difficult pool with France and New Zealand. We...