Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn 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
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything 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...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys insists the pressure is not off Wales after a thrilling victory over Fiji increased hopes of a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Wales’ 32-26 success...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...
Wales hold on to edge Fiji in classic
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBORDEAUX - Wales opened their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a nail-biting 32-26 win over Pool C opponents Fiji in front of 41,274 mostly Welsh supporters at Stade de Bordeaux. Josh Adams scored an...
Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday. It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...
Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday when they tackle Pool C opponents Fiji in Bordeaux. It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet, with Wales having reeled...
Tela starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Wales
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Bordeaux on Sunday, with Teti Tela starting at fly-half in place of the injured Caleb Muntz. 1 Eroni Mawi2 Samuel Matavesi3...
