rugbyworldcup2023

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...

RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...

England v South Africa - Three key contests

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In Saturday’s second semi-final at Stade de France, England and South Africa both feature at this stage for a sixth time, the Red Rose having won four of their five previous semi-finals and the...

Match official amendment: England v South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed a change to the match official appointments for the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France between England and South Africa. Mathieu Raynal (France) will replace...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Argentina

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only four teams remain and tonight, we will find out who will reign supreme and book their ticket into the final set to take place next week. Although both teams suffered deafeats in their opening pool...

Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...

Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...

Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

As Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship.     Like...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ultimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...