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RWC Analysis: Round 3

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...

Namibia's Head coach Coetzee - 'It's the end of the adventure'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Allister Coetzee, head coach On the team's movements over the next few days: "We are heading back to our base camp today, Aix-les-Bains, and the following day we will head to Paris and from there we...

Uruguay's Coach Bouza - All Blacks 'most difficult team to face for our rugby'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pablo Bouza, assistant coach On the importance of winning against Namibia: "Coming to the Rugby World Cup and winning games is very important. We had a difficult pool with France and New Zealand. We...

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika's 23-man squad to face Chile in Pool D in Nantes on Saturday contains a mix of experience and those making their Rugby World Cup debuts, with Rodrigo Isgro and Martín...

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams.   MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...

Reaction from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata, captain Andres Vilaseca and head coach Esteban Meneses following their 36-26 win against Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Santiago Arata, Mastercard Player of the Match On the win: "First victory for us (at Rugby World Cup 2023), really proud of the tournament. I want to say thank you to all the Uruguayans,...

Head coach Coetzee & captain Uanivi reaction to Namibia's 36-26 loss

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Allister Coetzee, head coach On what happened in the second half: “Uruguay took control of the game but that is test match rugby when you concede 12 penalties and three cards,...

URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Forward power, clinical finishing and composure helped Uruguay to a first win at Rugby World Cup 2023 - but only after Namibia gave them a mighty scare.   Chasing a first-ever World Cup win...

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange - Boks Office podcast - on RSA, FIJ, IRE, AUS, ENG

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange on the Boks Office podcast. You can listen here. On Manie Libbok: Butch James: "There has been a lot of talk on Manie's kicking in the press conferences....