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Head coach Maisashvili, captain Nariashvili discuss their 17-12 defeat by Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

MEDIA CONFERENCE Levan Maisashvili, head coach On his reaction to the performance: "We had a good week in preparation and the boys played very hard. But unfortunately we suffered some early injuries...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a call-up to South Africa’s squad following Malcolm Marx’s Rugby World Cup-ending injury, Handré Pollard starts at 10 against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, winning his first Springbok...

Match Day Programme: Fiji v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Fixture: Fiji v Georgia  Venue: Stade de Bordeaux  Kickoff Time: 15:45 local time (GMT+2)  Referee: Karl Dickson     Head-to-head Played:  Played: 6  Fiji Wins:...

Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...

Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with Semisi Paea starting at number eight in place of the suspended Vaea Fifita, following...

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...

A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Jac Morgan has been described as “phenomenal” following an immense contribution towards his country reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old flanker has proved...

Match Preview: Fiji v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams, one must-win match. Pool C’s second-placed team Fiji have quarter-final qualification on their minds. Fourth-placed Georgia, who are still in the last-eight running, more realistically...

RWC Analysis: Round 3

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...