ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina kick-started their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a 19-10 win over Samoa in Pool D at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. Samoa, despite being only one place behind their...
Breakdown 'physicality' key for Australia against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to improve their breakdown "physicality" when they face Wales in a must-win World Cup clash this weekend, scrum-half Tate McDermott said. The Wallabies were dominated...
This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff
3 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...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Gatland to make announcement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren 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...
Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...
Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...
Ireland confirm injury replacement for star hooker ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up with Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have added hooker Diarmuid Barron to their squad as cover for the injured Dan Sheehan ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday. Sheehan was forced off...
France flanker Francois Cros returns from injury for latest Rugby World Cup warm-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Francois Cros will play his first match since suffering a groin injury when France take on Fiji in their penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up. There were initially some concerns over the flanker’s...
