South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
Will anyone claim a hat-trick of Mastercard Player of the Match awards?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at which players, and positions, have dominated the Mastercard Player of the Match awards at Rugby World Cup 2023. Five players have won multiple Mastercard Player of the Match awards at...
South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory. Fly-half Handre Pollard says the pressure of representing South Africa at the World Cup is a privilege as he bids to inflict...
France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPassion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...
From the Touchline - Martinez memes and Sexton Jr goes viral
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023. Moroni channels his inner Martinez Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a huge role in helping Argentina secure the...
Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages. Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four? Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...
