Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
Reaction from Japan captain Himeno & head coach Joseph
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Kazuki Himeno, captain On the performance: "I'm really proud of all the boys and the effort they put in today and the way they played." On the fans: "We’re gutted to not get...
Match Preview: Japan v Argentina
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe equation is simple for both sides at Nantes on Saturday. Victory equals quarter-final qualification and a match next Saturday against the winner of Pool C in Marseille. The consequences of a defeat...
Fifita in for Naikabula on the wing - Japan name team to play Argentina
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his squad to face Argentina in Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Sunday 8 October. Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his matchday 23 to face Argentina...
Head coach Cheika, Bogado, Sclavi (ARG) - 'Players enjoy these situations'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Argentina coach Michael Cheika, full-back Martín Bogado and prop Joel Sclavi on Tuesday ahead of their Pool D game against Japan on Sunday, 8 October. Michael Cheika, head coach On...
Japan to call on spirit of 2019 and brotherhood for key clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith six days to go until their winner-takes-all Rugby World Cup pool game against Argentina, the Brave Blossoms are hoping the tight bond that has developed among the players will help them reach the...
Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week. Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...
Fernández Lobbe (ARG) - 'Japan will be a great battle
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLA BAULE-ESCOUBLAC - Comments from Argentina assistant coach Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe at a media briefing on Sunday after their 59-5 win over Chile in Pool D on Saturday. Juan...
Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph will ready his side for a “Grand Final” showdown against Argentina as they kept alive hopes of reaching the World Cup knock-out stages with a 28-22 win over 14-man...
