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JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win:  “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...

France v Italy - Match Highlights

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France set a new record for their biggest win over Italy as Les Bleus comprehensively defeated the Azzuri in their fixture at OL Stadium in Lyon and ensured top spot in Pool A at Rugby World Cup 2023.  

Match Preview: Japan v Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The equation is simple for both sides at Nantes on Saturday. Victory equals quarter-final qualification and a match next Saturday against the winner of Pool C in Marseille. The consequences of a defeat...

'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...

Italy reaction (head coach Crowley, captain Lamaro, Ruzza, Riccioni, Allan, Negri, Varney)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

MIXED ZONE  Marco Riccioni, prop On his emotions after the game: "It’s always tough because as a group, as a young group, we want to play our best and in the last two games we didn’t...

France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France dominated Italy from the whistle and will head to the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on the back of four impressive Pool A wins in a row, after seeing off the Azzurri 60-7 in front of...

Head coach Foster, Beauden Barrett, Scott Barrett (NZL) - 'We love big occasions where there's no tomorrow'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Foster, full-back Beauden Barrett and second-row Scott Barrett at a media briefing on Friday, 6 October, after their 73-0 victory over Uruguay in Pool A at OL Stadium...

Head coach Jones (AUS) - 'The intellect in the game has grown and we've trailed off'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Australia head coach Eddie Jones and captain Will Skelton as they assess their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign and look to the future at a media briefing on Friday. Eddie Jones, head coach  On...

ENG eve of match (v SAM): Harrison, Cole, Marchant

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from England scrum coach Tom Harrison, prop Dan Cole and winger Joe Marchant ahead of the Pool D match with Samoa on Saturday, 7 October. Tom Harrison, scrum coach On Jack Willis being...

RWC 2023 review: Namibia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia may have left France without having registered their first Rugby World Cup win, but they brought joy to fans in packed stadiums throughout their adventure across the four cities that hosted their...