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Warren Gatland shifts team announcement for Australia Rugby World Cup Clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales are weighing up the fitness of Tommy Reffell as they prepare to name their team to face Australia at the end of this week. Having named their teams to face Fiji and Portugal three days before the...

Wallabies teen Max Jorgensen likely out of Rugby World Cup after suspected broken ankle at training

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign has copped another body blow with news of teenager Max Jorgensen has suffered a suspected serious injury that is likely to rule him out of the tournament. A Wallabies...

Wales wary of ‘wounded’ Australia, says assistant coach Jonathan Thomas

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has described Australia as “a wounded animal” ahead of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash that could see the Wallabies make unwanted history. Eddie...

The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.     France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...

Wallabies embracing do-or-die attitude for Wales clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The mindset is simple for the Wallabies as they turn their attention to next week's clash against Wales. "Must win. It's as simple as that," said lock Richie Arnold. The Wallabies were left hurting after...

Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonathan Humphreys has predicted “a hell of a game” when Rugby World Cup rivals Wales and Australia go head-to-head in Lyon. Top spot in Pool C could be on the line next Sunday and Wales know...

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September.     Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...

Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...