Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
Match Preview: Wales v Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but a point here against Georgia will ensure top spot in Pool C and set up a last-eight match against the second-placed team from Pool D in Marseille...
Uruguay reaction (head coach Meneses, captain Vilaseca, Alonso, Mieres)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Juan Manuel Alonso, centre On Uruguay presenting New Zealand's Sam Whitelock with a special Uruguay shirt to commemorate his 150th cap: "Whitelock came to say some words, we gave him a 150-cap...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNIt’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarter-finals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday night. Thirteen places...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...
France head coach Galthie, captain Ollivon & Lucu discuss team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, coach On selecting Anthony Jelonch over François Cros in the back row: “François [Cros] has always played well for us. Anthony Jelonch is back, he has played...
New front row, reshuffled backline - Italy name team to play France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face France in OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 6 October. Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his matchday 23 to face France in Lyon...
Seven changes to starting XV - Uruguay name team to play New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has named his match-day 23 to play New Zealand in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, with seven changes to the starting XV from the game against Namibia, including the return...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Discipline a World Cup focus for All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern...
