Teams ready to push women’s game forward in South Africa and UAE
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s rugby is ready to take its “biggest step forward” this weekend as the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments get underway in Stellenbosch and Dubai. It is hoped that WXV, World...
England rewatch Fiji Twickenham defeat to ‘fuel the fire’ for World Cup showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have been watching footage of their calamitous defeat by Fiji in August as a reminder of what not to do in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final. Fiji stormed Twickenham 30-22 to claim their...
Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...
Kicking coach Bai, Miramira (FIJ) - 'People who are sick come alive when we win'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Fiji kicking coach Seremaia Bai and flanker Vilive Miramira at a media briefing on Wednesday looking ahead to Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final against England. Seremaia Bai, kicking...
UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui...
'We ran out of beer pretty quickly' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Tuesday 10 and Wednesday, 11 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I was in grade seven. I was in my pyjamas in the TV room of the boarding house."South Africa centre Jesse Kriel...
Jamie George urges England to use their big-game experience against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji are appearing in the knockout phase for only the third time and their first since 2007. Jamie George says England will call upon all their big-game experience to overcome Fiji in Sunday’s World...
Scrum coach Harrison, George, Daly - 'We had open and honest review after poor performance against Samoa'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England scrum coach Tom Harrison, hooker Jamie George and winger Elliot Daly at a media briefing on Wednesday, 11 October. Tom Harrison, assistant coach On Owen Farrell being seen...
Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJac Morgan has received a ringing endorsement of his all-round quality as he prepares for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appointment with Argentina. Wales co-captain Morgan is expected...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the eight quarter-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrugal France take on the error-prone Springboks, while England and Fiji promise a clash of two styles. Can Argentina break the wall of Welsh defence, and will Ireland make history against the free-running...
