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No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...

Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Mayanavanua, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

MIXED ZONE REACTION Semi Radradra, winger On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Fiji

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Fixture: Australia v Fiji  Venue: Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium  Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2)  Referee: Andrew Brace     Head-to-head Played:  Played:...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji

7 months 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...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

7 months 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...

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

7 months 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

7 months 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...

Match Preview: Uruguay ready to get World Cup underway vs hosts

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A. Even with a starting XV featuring...

Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...