I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care saved England from disaster against Samoa on Saturday after realising he had to back up his Alan Shearer-style try-scoring celebration. Care stepped off the bench at Stade Pierre-Mauroy to...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup. Ben Earl admits memories of August’s shock defeat by Fiji flashed through England’s minds against Samoa...
Quarter-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October. The...
Kieran Hardy has been called into the Wales World Cup squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets scrum half Kieran Hardy has been called up to the Wales Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: “We feel we have a number of options in the back...
Scotland head coach Townsend - 'The supporters were right to be disappointed'
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On how he is feeling after the defeat by Ireland: "I was proud of a lot of aspects of the game. I am hugely disappointed that the game got away from us. We're out of the World...
Japan v Argentina: Key Moments
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Here are some of the key moments in this game. 1 Minute: Chocobares...
Argentina beat Japan in thriller to reach quarter-finals
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras scored a try hat-trick as Argentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Centre Santiago Chocobares gave Argentina...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...
Taulupe Faletau ruled out of World Cup after breaking arm against Georgia
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber eight will play no further part in the tournament following injury. Wales were left to count the cost of their Rugby World Cup victory over Georgia after number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered...
