Namibia

Namibia's Head coach Coetzee - 'It's the end of the adventure'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Allister Coetzee, head coach On the team's movements over the next few days: "We are heading back to our base camp today, Aix-les-Bains, and the following day we will head to Paris and from there we...

Uruguay's Coach Bouza - All Blacks 'most difficult team to face for our rugby'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pablo Bouza, assistant coach On the importance of winning against Namibia: "Coming to the Rugby World Cup and winning games is very important. We had a difficult pool with France and New Zealand. We...

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika's 23-man squad to face Chile in Pool D in Nantes on Saturday contains a mix of experience and those making their Rugby World Cup debuts, with Rodrigo Isgro and Martín...

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams.   MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...

Reaction from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata, captain Andres Vilaseca and head coach Esteban Meneses following their 36-26 win against Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Santiago Arata, Mastercard Player of the Match On the win: "First victory for us (at Rugby World Cup 2023), really proud of the tournament. I want to say thank you to all the Uruguayans,...

Head coach Coetzee & captain Uanivi reaction to Namibia's 36-26 loss

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Forward 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...

Match Day Programme RWC: Uruguay vs. Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Namibia 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. In their way, Uruguay, who have caused...

Head coach Foster and captain Savea discuss New Zealand team announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster, head coach On getting the previously injured All Black quartet back available:  "It's great. They've been on that list for a few too many weeks but that's what happens. We used last...