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Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa may only have won one game at Rugby World Cup 2023, but their two losing bonus points in their three losses showed how close they were to getting out of a difficult Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023   Abiding...

Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 'Ikale Tahi brought fight, flair and famous faces to the Rugby World Cup in France but had to wait for their final Pool B game to savour victory.   Abiding memory As the Tonga squad gathered...

Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Os Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style.     Portugal have climbed three places...

I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Danny Care saved England from disaster against Samoa on Saturday after realising he had to back up his Alan Shearer-style try-scoring celebration. Care stepped off the bench at Stade Pierre-Mauroy to...

Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...

Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...

Quarter-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October.   The...

Reaction from Japan captain Himeno & head coach Joseph

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Kazuki Himeno, captain On the performance: "I'm really proud of all the boys and the effort they put in today and the way they played." On the fans: "We’re gutted to not get...

Japan v Argentina: Key Moments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Argentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Here are some of the key moments in this game.    1 Minute:  Chocobares...

Argentina beat Japan in thriller to reach quarter-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mateo Carreras scored a try hat-trick as Argentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Centre Santiago Chocobares gave Argentina...