New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
Ian Foster opens up on tough call to end popular All Black’s Rugby World Cup dream
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed that telling veteran Dane Coles that he will not be playing in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks had been one of his toughest decisions...
Freddie Clarke: Depth of Gloucester squad showing in unbeaten start, says flanker
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe depth within the Gloucester squad this season is greater than it has ever been, says flanker Freddie Clarke. The Cherry and Whites are unbeaten after seven games in all competitions so far in the...
Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, with one change to the starting line-up from the semi-final against Argentina and one among...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi. World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry’s allegation that he was racially abused by Mbongeni...
RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final. World Rugby’s decision to close its investigation into the alleged...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
Will anyone claim a hat-trick of Mastercard Player of the Match awards?
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at which players, and positions, have dominated the Mastercard Player of the Match awards at Rugby World Cup 2023. Five players have won multiple Mastercard Player of the Match awards at...
Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...
