It was presented as “a final before its time”. And we clearly weren’t lied to. The clash between Ireland and New Zealand delivered on all its promises and more. In THE clash of the quarter-finals, between the most successful selection in history, crowned three times (1987, 2011 and 2015), and the first nation in the … Read more
Relive in video the sequence on the week of the Blues, during the Rugby World Cup Mag presented by Isabelle Ithurburu. The subject returned to the week of preparation of the French XV for the quarter-final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against South Africa which will be played on Sunday October 15 at the … Read more
At the same time, the Blues also indicated that they had closely analyzed the South African game. “To know South Africa and its staff well, if they are world champions, it is because they have a very sharp and very thoughtful tactical approach. They always come out with a strategy, a very well studied plan … Read more
A message sent to the competition. Beaten from the start by France, and less sovereign in recent months, the All Blacks crushed Italy (96-17) this Friday in Lyon. Dominant from start to finish of the match, and imperial in all areas of play, captain Ardie Savea’s teammates scored 14 tries. Overwhelmed then stunned, Ange Capuozzo … Read more
“The All Blacks have an absolutely incredible attack. Our defense will have to be ready”also projected winger Montanna Ioane, already putting pressure on Italy’s next opponents. “The guys are confident. We are ready to face anyone”he declared, full of confidence following the two victories recorded. “We couldn’t ask for better. Given the two matches that … Read more
Fan down to…his underwear. Author of the first try during the victory of the “XV du Poireau” (28-8) against Portugal, surprise guest of the World Cup, Saturday September 16, Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit celebrated by imitating the iconic celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo, his “favorite player”. Just after having flattened in the goal of the Loboshe … Read more
The Pacific players are completely missing their entry into this World Cup. Despite a relatively balanced first act, but during which the Irish showed themselves coldly realistic, they initially made a good impression. To reward these good first 40 minutes, Vaea Fifita scored a strong try (31-13, 40′). But the islanders then failed to take … Read more
It must be said that rugby is still far from being an obvious choice in the country. “In terms of visibility and interest of the population, the recognition of this sport is not what we would like”regrets the president of the Portuguese Rugby Federation, Carlos Amado Silva, in an interview with AFP. “It’s a cultural … Read more
A week after the hiccup in the interpretations composed by the children of “La Mêlée des Chœurs”, supporters and viewers were able to enjoy a new version of the melody, without canon. “These anthems surprised, even destabilized, traditional fans accustomed to different versions. We are attentive to this negative feedback”recognized the boss of the organizing … Read more
Beyond the stars in the eyes for the 33 players of the national team, this participation in a World Cup brings a real light to a sport which suffers from competition with football in the country. “Rugby is not too well known or followed too much there. It’s mainly football”recognizes the player with 17 caps. … Read more