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Dupont injury worry overshadows France triumph

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Host nation France maintained their unbeaten start at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 96-0 win against Namibia at Stade de Marseille on Thursday. Les Bleus scored 14 tries in total, including a hat-trick...

Farrell Names Ireland Team to Face Springboks in Paris

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at the Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...

ITA 38-17 URU: Uruguay reaction (vice-captain Civetta, head coach Meneses, Leindekar, Ardao, Diana)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction from Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses, vice-captain Santiago Civetta, second-row Manuel Leindekar, flanker Manuel Ardao and number eight Manuel Diana after their 38-17 Pool A defeat by Italy...

McDermott, Fa'amausili set to provide major Wallaby boost

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies are set to be boosted by the return of Tate McDermott and Pone Fa'amausili for the must-win match against Wales on Monday in Lyon.   McDermott missed the defeat to Fiji after suffering...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Samoa at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Friday, 22 September.     By the time this match kicks off in Saint-Étienne...

Flying Fijians land in Lormont - RWC 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji landed in Lormont, a suburb of Bordeaux, on Wednesday for a community event with a local rugby club.   CA Lormont Rugby welcomed the Flying Fijians to a public training session with their Under-8,...

The best Rugby World Cup 2023 tries from week two!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After eight matches on the second weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023, take a look back at the top-five best tries from the action in France!  

McAlister's Magic: Reliving His Greatest Moments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From the most conversions by an All Black on his test debut to a premier play maker in France, Luke McAlister looks back at the greatest moments of his career, including his kicking duel against Jonny...

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby.   Andy Farrell’s men...

Sean Fitzpatrick on All Blacks RWC Hopes and How the Tournament Has Evolved

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks' hopes of winning the Rugby World Cup depend on having lock Brodie Retallick and flanker Shannon Frizell in action and avoiding red and yellow cards.   That's the view of former All...