rugbyworldcup2023

All Blacks drop to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We run through all the changes following South Africa’s 12-11 victory in the final of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 plus round-up the results from the latest round of matches in the Rugby Europe...

Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...

World Rugby Awards - Pienaar (RSA) and Eales (AUS) on Siya Kolisi

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Francois Pienaar, 1995 Rugby World Cup winning captain (South Africa) On Siya Kolisi and South Africa's RWC 2023 victory "Unbelievable. Siya is such an incredible human being and he has taken these opportunities...

New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Abiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...

RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Everything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...

Argentina vs England: Key Moments

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments:   01’...

Bundee aki signs contract extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...

NZL eve of match (v RSA): head coach Foster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on Friday ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Ian Foster, head coach On where...