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Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were unbeaten in the pool stage at the World Cup. Warren Gatland says it would be “a huge achievement” if Wales reach their third Rugby World Cup semi-final in the last four tournaments...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 14-15 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: Four teams can end the weekend as world number one in current incumbents...

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Steward has missed out on the 23-player matchday squad. England have rolled the dice for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the...

Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in RWC quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille.  Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...

Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...

ARG eve of match (v WAL): assistant coach Contepomi

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Argentina assistant coach Felipe Contepomi at a media briefing on Friday ahead of their quarter-final against Wales at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 14 October.   Felipe Contepomi,...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Argentina at Stade de Marseille, on Saturday, 14 October   The quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the...

5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have lost only two of their 11 Tests against the Pumas. Wales will target a third Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance in the last four tournaments when they tackle Argentina on Saturday. The...

'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...

Warren Gatland: Wales aren’t ready to go home yet and will embrace pressure

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Victory over the Pumas in Marseille would see Wales reach a third World Cup semi-final under Gatland.   Warren Gatland says that Wales are not ready to go home and they will embrace the pressure...