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New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Abiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...

RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Everything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...

Argentina vs England: Key Moments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments:   01’...

Bundee aki signs contract extension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...

NZL eve of match (v RSA): head coach Foster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on Friday ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Ian Foster, head coach On where...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...

World Rugby launches non-contact T1 Rugby, a game for everyone

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has launched T1 Rugby, the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the unique characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and breakdown. T1 Rugby is the first...

Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...