Captain Skelton battling calf injury ahead of crucial Fiji clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Will Skelton is in doubt for Monday's (AEST) Test against Fiji with a calf compliant. Skelton was named for Australia’s second World Cup match, however, pulled up sore...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...
Match Day Programme: Wales v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Wales v Portugal Venue: Stade de Nice (35,983) Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2) Referee: Karl Dickson Head-to-head Played: Played: 1 Wales Wins:...
Fiji Squad Announcement and Reaction
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwailui, head coach On Fiji's physical and mental recovery after the Wales game: "Obviously it was a pretty physical game against a good Welsh team. The next day the boys were a bit sore. They...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September. Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Slipper returns as Wallabies name side to face Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop James Slipper has given the side a major boost, cleared to return against Fiji in Saint Etienne on Monday morning (AEST). Slipper has been dealing with a foot tendon problem, which...
Wallabies receive mixed prop news as Tupou races the clock
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, set to miss the Test against Fiji. Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided...
Tameifuna leads from the front row - Tonga name team to play Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face Ireland at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, with captain Ben Tameifuna forming part of a heavyweight front row. 1 Siegfried...
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final. They were semi-finalists in 1987, and then twice under Gatland...
