Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOs Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style. Portugal have climbed three places...
I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care saved England from disaster against Samoa on Saturday after realising he had to back up his Alan Shearer-style try-scoring celebration. Care stepped off the bench at Stade Pierre-Mauroy to...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
Quarter-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October. The...
Reaction from Japan captain Himeno & head coach Joseph
2 years 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...
Japan v Argentina: Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Here are some of the key moments in this game. 1 Minute: Chocobares...
Argentina beat Japan in thriller to reach quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras scored a try hat-trick as Argentina booked a quarter-final against Wales with a thrilling 39-27 victory over Japan in a Pool D shoot-out in Nantes. Centre Santiago Chocobares gave Argentina...
WATCH: Amato Fakatava scores a brilliant solo try
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Amato Fakatava scores a brilliant solo try to level things for Japan. Try if the tournament from Amato Fakatava #JPNvARG pic.twitter.com/hWx3Ngv6s8 — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits)...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...
