Head coach Coetzee & captain Uanivi reaction to Namibia's 36-26 loss
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Allister Coetzee, head coach On what happened in the second half: “Uruguay took control of the game but that is test match rugby when you concede 12 penalties and three cards,...
URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyForward power, clinical finishing and composure helped Uruguay to a first win at Rugby World Cup 2023 - but only after Namibia gave them a mighty scare. Chasing a first-ever World Cup win...
Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland. Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training at their base in Tours...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia make their final appearance of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the OL Stadium on Wednesday, still looking for the overdue win to end their tournament losing streak. It has been a far-from easy tournament...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
Eddie Jones' secret job interview
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, Eddie Jones was interviewed for another job just weeks before the World Cup began. The Sydney Morning Herald report that he interviewed for the Japan head...
Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris. Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have...
