South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySeven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...
Ian Foster opens up on tough call to end popular All Black’s Rugby World Cup dream
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed that telling veteran Dane Coles that he will not be playing in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks had been one of his toughest decisions...
On This Day in 2008 – Steve Borthwick named England captain by Martin Johnson
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward. Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year when...
Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, with one change to the starting line-up from the semi-final against Argentina and one among...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
UPDATED - RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On being able to focus on the final after World rugby concluded their investigation into allegations against Mbongeni Mbonambi: “We are fortunate in terms...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
