World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 14-15 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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...
France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...
Head coach Galthie & captain Dupont discuss team announcement and more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, head coach On the emotions in camp ahead of Sunday’s match: "We’re always nervous before this kind of match. It would be a lie to say there’s no tension. That’s...
Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns after...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything 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 RugbyWales 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...
Siya Kolisi and Jacque Nienaber chat after squad announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On the 5-3 split on the bench, plus selections at nine and eight: “If it’s 8-0, 7-1, 6-2, 5-3, it falls under team selection. We have selected a team, irrespective...
Experienced Bok team named for RWC quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France...
'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 RugbyVictory 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...
