Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn has warned Scotland they must be ready to match Tonga’s physicality and passion if they are to secure the bonus-point win they require in the Rugby World Cup this weekend. The Scots go...
The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world of rugby when Ireland play South Africa in the World Cup. The...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an emphatic first round win in the opening week of the tournament and then sitting out the second round, Italy return to action in the Rugby World Cup, when they take on Uruguay. The South Americans...
The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...
Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRonan O'Gara will be itching for the Top 14 season to return, but must wait until next month before league fixtures resume. His Stade Rochelais side lie ninth after winning one of their opening three games. While...
Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s...
Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 13 personnel changes and a positional switch as well naming a seven-one split in favour of the forwards on the replacements’ bench for Saturday’s third...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September. France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...
Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments. The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after coming...
Italy boss Kieran Crowley wary of ‘massive threat’ posed by Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley believes Uruguay “pose a massive threat” ahead of their meeting at Stade de Nice. The teams meet in Pool A on Wednesday and Gli Azzurri will be looking...
