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Tameifuna leads from the front row - Tonga name team to play Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face Ireland at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, with captain Ben Tameifuna forming part of a heavyweight front row.   1 Siegfried...

Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...

Nadroga and Naitasiri brace for an epic Inkk Farebrother Trophy Showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The upcoming Inkk Farebrother clash between Nadroga and Naitasiri this weekend carries a lot of historical significance with a promising showdown at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on Saturday. Nadroga, as the...

Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Steward has revealed that England’s heroic defensive stand against Argentina was inspired by a blast from Kevin Sinfield that was delivered in the wake of their Fiji debacle.   Steve...

Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billy Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan.   Vunipola was banned for the final warm-up...

Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Rowlands played down his defensive heroics in Wales’ thrilling Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, claiming “I just see it as me doing my job”.   Wales made a World Cup record...

Match Preview: Uruguay ready to get World Cup underway vs hosts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A. Even with a starting XV featuring...

Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...

Gatland to make announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...

Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonathan Humphreys insists the pressure is not off Wales after a thrilling victory over Fiji increased hopes of a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance. Wales’ 32-26 success...