ENG 18-17 SAM: Samoa reaction (Sopoaga)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Samoa's Mastercard Player of the Match Lima Sopoaga and captain Michael Alaalatoa following their 18-17 loss against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. Lima...
ENG 18-17 SAM: England reaction (captain Farrell)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from England captain Owen Farrell following their 18-17 win against Samoa in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. ON-FIELD REACTION Owen Farrell, captain On the match: "It...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...
JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win: “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...
Match Preview: Japan v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe equation is simple for both sides at Nantes on Saturday. Victory equals quarter-final qualification and a match next Saturday against the winner of Pool C in Marseille. The consequences of a defeat...
'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...
Botitu starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has announced his squad to face Portugal in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his matchday 23 to face Portugal...
ENG eve of match (v SAM): Harrison, Cole, Marchant
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England scrum coach Tom Harrison, prop Dan Cole and winger Joe Marchant ahead of the Pool D match with Samoa on Saturday, 7 October. Tom Harrison, scrum coach On Jack Willis being...
ARG team announcement (v JPN): head coach Cheika, captain Montoya, Lavanini, Carreras
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Argentina head coach Michael Cheika, captain Julián Montoya, second-row Tomás Lavanini and winger Mateo Carreras after the announcement of their team for their final Pool D...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
