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...
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...
FIJ 23-24 POR: Comments from Portugal captain Lima & head coach Lagisquet
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMEDIA CONFERENCE Patrice Lagisquet, head coach On the fantastic adventure: "I don't know what to say. I am always afraid of big words but it is a fantastic moment. The players surprised me one...
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...
Portugal secure historic win but Fiji reach last eight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji secured a quarter-final against England in Marseille in a week's time but the glory in a mesmerising match at Stadium de Toulouse went to Portugal as they won their first ever Rugby World Cup game. Australia's...
Match Preview: Tonga v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDon’t make the mistake of thinking that there’s nothing to play for in the penultimate match of the pool phase. No, Pool B opponents Tonga and Romania haven’t won a match at Rugby...
England men's 2024 autumn nations series fixtures announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Men are set to play four home matches at Twickenham Stadium as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The billing against southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand, Australia...
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...
Taulupe Faletau ruled out of World Cup after breaking arm against Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber eight will play no further part in the tournament following injury. Wales were left to count the cost of their Rugby World Cup victory over Georgia after number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered...
WAL 43-19 GEO: Wales reaction (Reffell, captain Lake, head coach Gatland, Costelow, Rees-Zammit, Rowlands)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Wales' Mastercard Player of the Match Tommy Reffell, captain Dewi Lake, head coach Warren Gatland, fly-half Sam Costelow, winger Louis Rees-Zammit and second-row Will Rowlands following their...
