Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST). Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...
Wallabies receive mixed prop news as Tupou races the clock
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, set to miss the Test against Fiji. Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided...
Tameifuna leads from the front row - Tonga name team to play Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face Ireland at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, with captain Ben Tameifuna forming part of a heavyweight front row. 1 Siegfried...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Nadroga and Naitasiri brace for an epic Inkk Farebrother Trophy Showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe upcoming Inkk Farebrother clash between Nadroga and Naitasiri this weekend carries a lot of historical significance with a promising showdown at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on Saturday. Nadroga, as the...
Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie Steward has revealed that England’s heroic defensive stand against Argentina was inspired by a blast from Kevin Sinfield that was delivered in the wake of their Fiji debacle. Steve...
Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola was banned for the final warm-up...
Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands played down his defensive heroics in Wales’ thrilling Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, claiming “I just see it as me doing my job”. Wales made a World Cup record...