Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan. Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan. Australia...
Wales: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were dreaming of a third semi-final appearance in the last four Rugby World Cups after topping a tough pool, but could not fend off a fierce comeback from Argentina in the quarter-final in Marseille. Abiding...
Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...
Rugby World Cup quarter-final review: Close encounters of the epic kind
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHow Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa booked their places in the last four at Rugby World Cup 2023 What a weekend of rugby it was. Eight teams whittled down to four in the most...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA) - 'We don't want to be a team the world loves'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus at a media briefing on Monday after his side beat France 29-28 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals where they will play England at Stade...
How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...
Springboks oust Ireland from top spot in World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning world champions are back up to number one in the world for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts and Ireland suffered an equally agonising defeat to New Zealand. Ireland’s...
Quarter Final Snapshot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby world was treated to arguably the best quarter final weekend in history as North and South did battle with Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa going through. Ireland and France were...
Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ players as England book World Cup semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa. England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience after they repelled...
Owen Farrell steers England into World Cup semi-finals after Fiji fightback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick’s side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille. England appeared to be cruising...
