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All Blacks drop to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We run through all the changes following South Africa’s 12-11 victory in the final of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 plus round-up the results from the latest round of matches in the Rugby Europe...

5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...

Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...

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...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...

Justin Tipuric inspires Ospreys to narrow victory over Zebre Parma

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Justin Tipuric was at his trademark, brilliant best as Ospreys bagged their first victory of this season’s United Rugby Championship with a 34-31 win over Zebre Parma at the Swansea.com Stadium. The...

RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...

Freddie Clarke: Depth of Gloucester squad showing in unbeaten start, says flanker

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The depth within the Gloucester squad this season is greater than it has ever been, says flanker Freddie Clarke. The Cherry and Whites are unbeaten after seven games in all competitions so far in the...

Peel Staying Cool as Tour Heats Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dwayne Peel insists there is no need to press the panic button as his Scarlets head into another testing BKT URC assignment out in South Africa. Peel’s team conceded nine tries as they went down...

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,...