Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland centre Garry Ringrose as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Garry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up...
Teams ready to push women’s game forward in South Africa and UAE
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s rugby is ready to take its “biggest step forward” this weekend as the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments get underway in Stellenbosch and Dubai. It is hoped that WXV, World...
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...
Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening. Andy Farrell believes in-form World Cup hopefuls Ireland were previously plagued by an “inferiority...
Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania had three tough tests in the 'pool of death' before pushing Tonga hard in their final game. Abiding memory Scrum-half Florin Surugiu's beaming face as he jumped to his feet after scoring...
Will Rowlands ready for knockout action after Wales achieve ‘minimum standard’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Rowlands says it was Wales’ “minimum standard” to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Wales have arrived at the knockout phase for a fourth successive tournament. They went...
Ronan Kelleher will treat ‘biggest game of career’ like any other Ireland match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Ronan Kelleher admits a “do or die” Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is the stuff of dreams but plans to treat the biggest game of his career like any other. Andy...