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Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, with one change to the starting line-up from the semi-final against Argentina and one among...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...

UPDATED - RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber, head coach On being able to focus on the final after World rugby concluded their investigation into allegations against Mbongeni Mbonambi: “We are fortunate in terms...

Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...

Will anyone claim a hat-trick of Mastercard Player of the Match awards?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at which players, and positions, have dominated the Mastercard Player of the Match awards at Rugby World Cup 2023. Five players have won multiple Mastercard Player of the Match awards at...

RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi after the announcement of their team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final on Saturday, 28 October at Stade...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 27-28 October, 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the bronze final and final of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: Whoever wins the Rugby World Cup 2023 final will be ranked...

Cubelli returns to starting XV - Argentina name team to play England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to his starting XV from last week’s loss to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final against England at Stade de France on...

Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...

New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a new front row comprising Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart in his starting XV for the bronze final match against Argentina in Saint-Denis on Friday....