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A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool B

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool A

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...

Final round of warm-ups: New Zealand vs South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2023 Rugby World Cup around the corner, New Zealand and South Africa will lock horns in their final warm-up match this tomorrow (25 August) before heading to France for the main tournament starting...

Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...

Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.   With global excitement building,...

Gregor Townsend: It is time for Scotland to raise their game ahead of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called on Scotland to take their game “up to another level” in their final World Cup warm-up match against Georgia on Saturday as he dismissed any notion of wrapping his...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Preview: Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, with just over two weeks until the opening game. Rugby.com.au examines every team's chances in France, looking at Fiji.   Fiji will be confident...

Chicken Shop Date: Foketi reflects on World Cup call, French 'rollercoaster'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lalakai Foketi is ready to take his opportunity against France, having reflected on his World Cup call-up over a roast chicken with family.   The 28-year-old was not used by coach Eddie Jones during...

"The only way into this is full throttle" - Ian Foster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is not concerned that the side's final Rugby World Cup preparation involves what should be another intense encounter with long-time No1 rival South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday...