Match Preview: Fiji v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHere it is. The 40th and final match of the pool phase at Rugby World Cup 2023. Fiji have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, following up a so-near, so-far defeat to Wales with victories...
TGA eve of match (v ROU): assistant coach Hilton, captain Tameifuna, Coleman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyZane Hilton, assistant coach On wanting to finish Rugby World Cup 2023 on a high: “We’re really looking forward to finishing strong. We really want to make sure that we play well for the...
Lima in at 12 and captain, Appleton out - Portugal name team to play Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has announced his squad to face Fiji at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October. Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has announced his squad to face Fiji in Toulouse...
James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home. James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...
Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...
Match Preview: Wales v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but a point here against Georgia will ensure top spot in Pool C and set up a last-eight match against the second-placed team from Pool D in Marseille...
Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...
Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...