Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris. Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...
Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...
South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...
Kolisi honoured to lead the Boks for the 50th time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi was honoured to be selected to lead the Springboks for the 50th time in Sunday’s final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga and said it was a milestone he never thought he would achieve. Kolisi...
Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...
RWC Analysis: Round 3
1 year 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...
Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 12 changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with fit-again fly-half Handre Pollard returning for his first...
Boks zoom in on Tonga after Ireland defeat
1 year 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...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
1 year 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...
