England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players. Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast...
Fiji suffers injury blow ahead of quarter finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have suffered a huge blow ahead of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final clash against England next week after lock forward Temo Mayanavanua has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In...
Portugal: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal's second Rugby World Cup participation led to Os Lobos' first-ever victory in the tournament, but they were also left wondering. Abiding memory Portugal displayed some amazing rugby over their...
Match Official appointments confirmed for quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023. Jaco Peyper (South Africa) will referee the first quarter-final between Wales and Argentina at Stade...
Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Chessum has warned Fiji that they did not face the true England in their historic victory at Twickenham in August. England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost...
Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
Beaumont hails special France atmosphere as spectacular pool phase ends
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 as showing “the best of friendship, France and rugby” and vowed to facilitate greater opportunity for...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
Will Rowlands ready for knockout action after Wales achieve ‘minimum standard’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands says it was Wales’ “minimum standard” to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Wales have arrived at the knockout phase for a fourth successive tournament. They went...
Marcus Smith hails Daley Thompson sprint sessions as he bids to emulate NZ duo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has been completing sprint sessions with British Olympic great Daley Thompson in his effort to become one of the sport’s finest playmakers. Smith has developed into England’s...
