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Boks expecting “brutal” battle against Tonga

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday, and have emphasised the importance of being accurate on attack...

Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau...

ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina kick-started their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a 19-10 win over Samoa in Pool D at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. Samoa, despite being only one place behind their...

Breakdown 'physicality' key for Australia against Wales

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will be looking to improve their breakdown "physicality" when they face Wales in a must-win World Cup clash this weekend, scrum-half Tate McDermott said.   The Wallabies were dominated...

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

1 week 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...

Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

1 week 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...

Gatland to make announcement

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...

Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...

Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...