Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Four Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand confirmed their tournament credentials with a 96-17 victory over Italy in Lyon on Friday, and as a result are unsurprisingly setting the standard for attacking stats at Rugby World Cup 2023. The...
Discipline a World Cup focus for All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern...
Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week. Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...
'We're delighted to have Dupont back'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKarim Ghezal, assistant coach On Antoine Dupont's comeback to the squad: "We're very happy to have him back with us, that's the first very positive point. What's also important is that the 33 players...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo 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...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange 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...
A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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 RugbyTwo 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 RugbyRugby 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...
New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
