Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania had three tough tests in the 'pool of death' before pushing Tonga hard in their final game. Abiding memory Scrum-half Florin Surugiu's beaming face as he jumped to his feet after scoring...
Fiji suffers injury blow ahead of quarter finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 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 RugbyPortugal'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...
World Rugby Awards to take place at the Opéra Garnier, Paris on Sunday, 29 October
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has revealed that the 23rd edition of the annual World Rugby Awards will be staged at the prestigious Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – the evening following the final...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
Match Official appointments confirmed for quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023. Jaco Peyper (South Africa) will referee the first quarter-final between Wales and Argentina at Stade...
Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Chessum has warned Fiji that they did not face the true England in their historic victory at Twickenham in August. England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost...
Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
Beaumont hails special France atmosphere as spectacular pool phase ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 as showing “the best of friendship, France and rugby” and vowed to facilitate greater opportunity for...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
