rugbyworldcup2023

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Smith’s first taste of playing for Scotland at a World Cup has left him craving more after he was blown away by the atmosphere inside the “awesome” Stade Velodrome.   The...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.     France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...

Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments.   The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after coming...

South Africa's break record for FASTEST ever try bonus point! | Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Relive South Africa's blistering start which saw them set a new Rugby World Cup record for the fastest ever try bonus point in the tournament's history during their Pool B encounter against Romania when...

UPDATED: Tonga make two changes to squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Toutai Kefu has called up two medical replacements to his Tonga squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Siate Tokolahi replacing prop Feao Fotuaika and Patrick Pellegrini replacing fly-half...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The headline act in the second round of fixtures was Fiji, who beat Australia 22-15 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday - their first victory over the Wallabies in 69 years. Perhaps surprisingly,...

Independent disciplinary update: Ethan de Groot (New Zealand)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ethan de Groot (New Zealand) will appear before an independent Judicial Committee having received a red card in their Rugby World Cup 2023 match against Namibia in Toulouse on Friday, 15 September. New...