Match Preview: Uruguay ready to get World Cup underway vs hosts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A. Even with a starting XV featuring...
Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...
Gatland to make announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...
Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys insists the pressure is not off Wales after a thrilling victory over Fiji increased hopes of a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Wales’ 32-26 success...
Wales set new Rugby World Cup tackle record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales held on for a narrow 32-26 victory against Fiji in Bordeaux on Sunday, with the Fijians camped on Wales’ line in the closing stages of the game but unable to find what could have been a decisive...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
Tonga Briefing: Malakai Fekitoa and assistant coach Dan Cron
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMalakai Fekitoa, centre On having to wait to play first game while other matches happening at Rugby World Cup 2023: "It's good for us as we can see what's going on and have a feel how the competition...
All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row: "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...