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Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...

Match Day Programme: Wales v Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Wales v Portugal  Venue: Stade de Nice (35,983)  Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2)  Referee: Karl Dickson    Head-to-head Played:  Played: 1  Wales Wins:...

Fiji Squad Announcement and Reaction

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Simon Raiwailui, head coach On Fiji's physical and mental recovery after the Wales game: "Obviously it was a pretty physical game against a good Welsh team. The next day the boys were a bit sore. They...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September.     Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...

Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...

Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday.   After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...

Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST).   Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...

Wallabies receive mixed prop news as Tupou races the clock

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, set to miss the Test against Fiji.   Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided...

Barbarians name team to face Scarlets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia scrum-half Ryan Lonergan will lead an international studded Barbarians side to take on the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (14:30).   Lonergan partners Wallaby great James O’Connor...