Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...
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...
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...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the eight quarter-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrugal France take on the error-prone Springboks, while England and Fiji promise a clash of two styles. Can Argentina break the wall of Welsh defence, and will Ireland make history against the free-running...
England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players. Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast...
Japan: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe legacy, culture and dreams will be carried on - the Brave Blossoms’ dream of “getting to the top of the Everest” continues after losing their final pool match to Argentina. Abiding...
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...
Fiji suffers injury blow ahead of quarter finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have suffered a huge blow ahead of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final clash against England next week after lock forward Temo Mayanavanua has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
