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Eddie Jones says he's 100% committed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia 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 Rugby

When 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...

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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,...

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...

Eddie Jones' secret job interview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports, Eddie Jones was interviewed for another job just weeks before the World Cup began.    The Sydney Morning Herald report that he interviewed for the Japan head...

ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction from Chile captain Martín Sigren and head coach Pablo Lemoine following their team's 71-0 defeat by England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Pablo Lemoine, head coach On...

5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023.  Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...

Yamanaka back and ready to rock with Brave Blossoms at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ryohei Yamanaka trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time Wednesday in Monaco following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa.   Masirewa hobbled off the field in the seventh...