Wallabies embracing do-or-die attitude for Wales clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mindset is simple for the Wallabies as they turn their attention to next week's clash against Wales. "Must win. It's as simple as that," said lock Richie Arnold. The Wallabies were left hurting after...
Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys has predicted “a hell of a game” when Rugby World Cup rivals Wales and Australia go head-to-head in Lyon. Top spot in Pool C could be on the line next Sunday and Wales know...
This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...
All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row: "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....
Tela starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Bordeaux on Sunday, with Teti Tela starting at fly-half in place of the injured Caleb Muntz. 1 Eroni Mawi2 Samuel Matavesi3...
Familiar faces await Australia - Georgia name team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named nine players in his match-day squad who played Australia at Rugby World Cup 2019 for their game at Stade de France on Saturday. 1 Nika Abuladze2 Shalva Mamukashvili3...
Rugby World Cup Facts:
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby• South Africa and New Zealand have each won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions, more than any other nation, with Australia (2) and England (1) the only other nations to lift the Webb Ellis Cup;...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Barrett’s...
