Warren Gatland: Wales aren’t ready to go home yet and will embrace pressure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVictory over the Pumas in Marseille would see Wales reach a third World Cup semi-final under Gatland. Warren Gatland says that Wales are not ready to go home and they will embrace the pressure...
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...
Williams and Biggar fit for Wales’ quarter-final against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar and Liam Williams have been passed fit to start Wales’ World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on Saturday. Biggar has been struggling with a chest injury and Williams was a doubt because...
Biggar fit at fly-half, Morgan in at No.6 - Wales name team to play Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his squad to face Argentina in Stade de Marseille on Saturday 14 October. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his matchday 23 to face Argentina in Marseille...
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...
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...
Wales say Dan Biggar is fit for World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fly-half was injured during the early stages of Wales’ win against Australia. Wales say that fly-half talisman Dan Biggar is fit for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina...
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...
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...
Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams ‘recovering well’ ahead of Wales quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ head of physical performance Huw Bennett says that Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams are “recovering well” from injuries ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. Fly-half...
