Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend. England second row Ollie Chessum insists revenge is not a motivating factor for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final...
South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final
2 years 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...
Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown. Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to “have some beef” with South Africa...
Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan. Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan. Australia...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
2 years 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...
Australia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA first loss to Fiji in 69 years, a record-breaking defeat by Wales and a first-ever pool-stage exit: this will go down as the most disappointing campaign to date for the two-time winners. The progress...
JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win: “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...
'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...
Head coach Jones (AUS) - 'The intellect in the game has grown and we've trailed off'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Australia head coach Eddie Jones and captain Will Skelton as they assess their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign and look to the future at a media briefing on Friday. Eddie Jones, head coach On...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
