Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four? Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing quarter-finalists
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJust 23 points separated the eight teams across four thrilling quarter-finals but what made the crucial differences and sent Ireland, France, Wales and Fiji home? Wales (29-17 loss to Argentina) Wales...
Quarter Final Snapshot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby world was treated to arguably the best quarter final weekend in history as North and South did battle with Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa going through. Ireland and France were...
WAL 17-29 ARG: Argentina reaction (Boffelli, Montoya, head coach Cheika)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Argentina winger Emiliano Boffelli, captain Julián Montoya and head coach Michael Cheika following their team's 29-17 quarter-final win over Wales at Stade de Marseille on Saturday,...
WAL 17-29 ARG: Argentina reaction (Boffelli)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Argentina winger Emiliano Boffelli following his team's 29-17 quarter-final win over Wales at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 14 October. ON-FIELD REACTION Emiliano Boffelli, Mastercard...
Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the right to face either Ireland or New Zealand in Saint-Denis in the last four. Wales have yet to put a foot wrong...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Argentina at Stade de Marseille, on Saturday, 14 October The quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the...
'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...
ARG team announcement (v WAL): head coach Cheika, captain Montoya
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from head coach Michael Cheika and captain Julian Montoya on Thursday after Argentina announced their team to play Wales in the quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday. Michael Cheika,...
UPDATED: Paulos replaces Matera in Argentina squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has replaced injured back-row Pablo Matera with Lucas Paulos in their 33-man Rugby World Cup squad. Matera, who started three matches, tore his hamstring in Argentina's...