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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia 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...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...

Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...

Eddie Jones says he's 100% committed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia head coach Eddie Jones will stay committed to the Wallabies despite their possible early exit at the Rugby World Cup in France. The Wallabies suffered its second consecutive pool match loss...

Australia players in floods of tears as Eddie Jones' axed stars speak out after Wales defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Axed Australia stars Michael Hooper and Bernard Foley have spoken out after Eddie Jones' side were thrashed 40-6 by Wales at the Rugby World Cup. Wallabies players were left in floods of tears following...

Coetzee rings the changes - Namibia name team to play Uruguay

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee has named his match-day 23 to play Uruguay in Lyon on Wednesday, with seven changes to his starting XV from their last game against France. Prop Johan Coetzee and wing...

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...

Meneses makes four changes to starting XV - Uruguay name team to play Namibia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has named his match-day 23 to face Namibia in their Pool A clash in Lyon on Wednesday, 27 September, with four changes to the starting line-up - two in the backs, two...

'Let the country down': Wallabies players react after stinging Wales defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies were left shattered and despondent after a 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon.   The side were beaten in most areas of the game, enduring their worst loss in Rugby World Cup history.   It...

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...