New front row, reshuffled backline - Italy name team to play France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face France in OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 6 October. Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his matchday 23 to face France in Lyon...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...
Japan reaction (head coach Joseph, captain Himeno, Lemeki, Leitch, Cornelsen, Naoto, Fukuda)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Michael Leitch, back rowOn how Japan are progressing:“Building up to the World Cup, we lost five games, against some quality opposition. But as the World Cup has gone on, we have grown...
Head coach Coetzee & captain Uanivi reaction to Namibia's 36-26 loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Allister Coetzee, head coach On what happened in the second half: “Uruguay took control of the game but that is test match rugby when you concede 12 penalties and three cards,...
URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyForward power, clinical finishing and composure helped Uruguay to a first win at Rugby World Cup 2023 - but only after Namibia gave them a mighty scare. Chasing a first-ever World Cup win...
Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland. Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training at their base in Tours...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
1 year 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...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia make their final appearance of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the OL Stadium on Wednesday, still looking for the overdue win to end their tournament losing streak. It has been a far-from easy tournament...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
