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Kicking coach Bai, Miramira (FIJ) - 'People who are sick come alive when we win'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Fiji kicking coach Seremaia Bai and flanker Vilive Miramira at a media briefing on Wednesday looking ahead to Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final against England. Seremaia Bai, kicking...

UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui...

'We ran out of beer pretty quickly' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our pick of the quotes from Tuesday 10 and Wednesday, 11 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I was in grade seven. I was in my pyjamas in the TV room of the boarding house."South Africa centre Jesse Kriel...

Jamie George urges England to use their big-game experience against Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji are appearing in the knockout phase for only the third time and their first since 2007. Jamie George says England will call upon all their big-game experience to overcome Fiji in Sunday’s World...

Scrum coach Harrison, George, Daly - 'We had open and honest review after poor performance against Samoa'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from England scrum coach Tom Harrison, hooker Jamie George and winger Elliot Daly at a media briefing on Wednesday, 11 October. Tom Harrison, assistant coach On Owen Farrell being seen...

Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jac Morgan has received a ringing endorsement of his all-round quality as he prepares for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appointment with Argentina. Wales co-captain Morgan is expected...

Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the eight quarter-finalists?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Frugal France take on the error-prone Springboks, while England and Fiji promise a clash of two styles. Can Argentina break the wall of Welsh defence, and will Ireland make history against the free-running...

England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players. Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast...

Fiji suffers injury blow ahead of quarter finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have suffered a huge blow ahead of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final clash against England next week after lock forward Temo Mayanavanua has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In...

Portugal: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Portugal's second Rugby World Cup participation led to Os Lobos' first-ever victory in the tournament, but they were also left wondering. Abiding memory Portugal displayed some amazing rugby over their...