Boks zoom in on Tonga after Ireland defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dealt with the disappointment of their heart-breaking 13-8 defeat against Ireland in Paris on Saturday and wasted no time turning their attention fully to Sunday’s final Rugby...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania have made three changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad, with Luca Nichitean replacing wing/full-back Gabriel Pop, and centres Mihai Graure and Alexandru Bucur replacing Taylor Gontineac and...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures. Andy Farrell’s men are within touching...
Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Springbok coaches weigh goalkicking options
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok coaches will weigh the team’s goalkicking options in the wake of the narrow defeat by Ireland (13-8) after returning from Paris to their Toulon training base on Sunday. Rassie...
