No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings. Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...
Toyota Cheetahs travelling squad announced for Rounds 3 & 4 in Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are travelling to Peth in Australia on Monday, 25 September for the Round 3 and 4 matches of the 2023 Toyota Challenge. The Toyota Cheetahs will face Western Force on Friday, 29 September...
Malan injury 'better than initially thought' as Lienert-Brown visits Namibia centre in hospital
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown has visited Le Roux Malan in hospital after the Namibia centre suffered a serious injury in the teams' Pool A match on Friday night. Malan suffered a fractured and...
Los Pumas Assistant Coach Contepomi - 'Unforced errors have consequences'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFelipe Contepomi, assistant coach On whether there were changes in the way the team prepared: "It would be foolish to say something and not take action. What basically changed was understanding that...
Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys has predicted “a hell of a game” when Rugby World Cup rivals Wales and Australia go head-to-head in Lyon. Top spot in Pool C could be on the line next Sunday and Wales know...
Independent disciplinary update: Ethan de Groot (New Zealand)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan de Groot (New Zealand) will appear before an independent Judicial Committee having received a red card in their Rugby World Cup 2023 match against Namibia in Toulouse on Friday, 15 September. New...
This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...
Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Mayanavanua, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Semi Radradra, winger On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
