Assistant coach Goodman, Alo-Emile & Fidow discuss Samoa v Japan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Goodman, assistant coach On Pool D: "It's exciting how wide open the pool is with all the results. Do or die is not the terminology we have used. We have talked about a performance we can be proud...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...
Match Preview: Japan v Samoa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Johan Deysel (Namibia)
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia’s Johan Deysel attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Namibia’s...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...
Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...
Nice to be in control – Gareth Anscombe admits relief at securing quarter-final
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Anscombe admits there is an element of relief after Wales avoided a fight to the finish in their quest for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place. Wales’ record-breaking 40-6 victory over...
Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
