World Cup opener: FRA vs NZ in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and New Zealand opened the festivities of the 2023 Rugby World Cup earlier this evening. History was yet again made as France subjected the All Blacks to their first defeat in a World Cup pool stage. The...
Alldritt stars as France beat New Zealand in opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance full-back Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points as the hosts overcame New Zealand in a riveting opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France. The All Blacks scored after just 92 seconds...
Ian Foster's reaction to the loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Ian Foster, New Zealand head coach On his team’s performance: “It was obviously a tight game. At half-time both teams were right in it. I thought they squeezed us in that...
France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris. It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World...
The defensive story of France v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got off to a poor start defensively as they let the All Blacks through too easily in the 10/12/13 channels. The opening 25 minutes they struggled and the usual sure up defence was not holding up. France...
Watch Ardie Savea Chip To Set Up A Try
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea can do it all, France miss an opportunity to score and New Zealand punish them in style Wow! Ardie Savea you beauty pic.twitter.com/ioPKVDmAbh — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits)...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Australia v Georgia Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT) Referee: Luke Pearce Head-to-head...
England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...
Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs. Here...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper Head-to-head Played: Played:...
