rugbyworldcup2023

Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     England, Australia and Wales all climb two...

Tonga Briefing: Malakai Fekitoa and assistant coach Dan Cron

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Malakai Fekitoa, centre On having to wait to play first game while other matches happening at Rugby World Cup 2023: "It's good for us as we can see what's going on and have a feel how the competition...

All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott 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....

Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...

RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford.   The...

Wales hold on to edge Fiji in classic

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

BORDEAUX - Wales opened their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a nail-biting 32-26 win over Pool C opponents Fiji in front of 41,274 mostly Welsh supporters at Stade de Bordeaux. Josh Adams scored an...

South Africa reaction - Libbok, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION  Mastercard Player of the Match Manie Libbok: On his cross-kick for Kurt-Lee Arendse's try: "I am just thankful for my forwards for giving me the platform to do what I did....