rugbyworldcup2023

George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales centre George North will join an elite Rugby World Cup club when he runs out against opening opponents Fiji on Sunday.   It will be North’s fourth tournament, a feat achieved by only...

WATCH: Donaldson adds 3 more points for Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Donaldson took advantage of an opportunity and added three more points against Georgia, taking the score to 18-3.   🇫🇷#ラグビーワールドカップ2023⏰前半21分🆚#オーストラリア...

Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fully-fit Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record.   The free-scoring Edinburgh...

WATCH: Romania draw first blood - Gabriel Rupana flies over the try line

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Hinckley Vaovasa races down the line and plays a pass inside to Gabriel Rupana who flies over the try line.  ROMANIA BABY!!!! 🇷🇴#IREvROM | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/wh0dRkO6uP —...

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.   Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...

Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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...

Italy defeat Namibia 52-8 in Pool A

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

taly secured a 52-8 bonus-point win against Pool A opponents Namibia at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday. Back-row forward Lorenzo Cannone scored the first of their seven...

WATCH: Garbisi pierces through gap to score

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Paolo Garbisi cracks on the pace to fly through the gap and race for the score.   Superb from Garbisi #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/fN6HHYpfSk — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits)...

WATCH: Namibia score through Gerswin Mouton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Namibia bring the score to 17-8 with a try through Gerswin Mouton.   What a pass and what a finish! @RugbyNamibia score through Gershwin Mouton #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/ebEjC24kW9 —...