Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points. The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing semi-finalists
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina's dream of reaching their first Rugby World Cup was ended by free-flowing New Zealand while England's kicking game served them brilliantly against South Africa until scrum penalties took their...
Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...
Rugby World Cup semi-final review: All Blacks and Springboks set up record-breaking finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecords will tumble at Stade de France, when two triple champions, New Zealand and South Africa, face one another for the Webb Ellis Cup. The Springboks have never lost a final, and are looking to become...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
Spain, USA, Canada and Brazil set to play La Vila International Rugby Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn partnership with the Federacion Espanola de Rugby and World Rugby, the Spanish town of Villajoyosa is set to host home nation Spain, North American rugby giants USA and Canada and growing South American...
England vs South Africa Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa manage to get another 1 point win in a classic Rugby World Cup Semi-Final going down to the wire with South Africa winning after being behind on the scoreboard for a large majority of the...
South Africa edge England to book final v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will have the chance to defend their Rugby World Cup crown in next Saturday's final against New Zealand after edging England 16-15 in a gripping second semi-final at Stade de France. The...
RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
