New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Match Day Programme: South Africa v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFIXTURE HISTORY South Africa and Romania face each other in a test match for only the second time today. They last met in Cape Town during Rugby World Cup 1995. MEMORABLE MATCH It was 30 May, 1995....
Try scorer Rupanu keeps his place - Romania name team play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, with three personnel changes from the loss against Ireland, and two positional. 1...
Match Preview: All Blacks out for blood vs Namibia?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are likely to take their Rugby World Cup frustrations out on Namibia in Friday night’s Pool A mismatch in Toulouse. The All Blacks made a totally unfamiliar losing start to the tournament...
Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review
2 years 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...
RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford. The...
World Cup opener: FRA vs NZ in numbers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and New Zealand opened the festivities of the 2023 Rugby World Cup earlier this evening. History was yet again made as France subjected the All Blacks to their first defeat in a World Cup pool stage. The...
Alldritt stars as France beat New Zealand in opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance full-back Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points as the hosts overcame New Zealand in a riveting opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France. The All Blacks scored after just 92 seconds...
