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Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...

IRE eve of match (v NZL): assistant coach Catt, Sheehan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt and hooker Dan Sheehan at a media briefing on Friday ahead of their quarter-final against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday.     Mike...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything 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...

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation. Garry Ringrose is determined to break new ground at the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for potentially the biggest...

Experienced Bok team named for RWC quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France...

Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments 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...

'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...

NZL team announcement (v IRE): head coach Foster, captain Cane

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane at a media briefing after announcing the team to take on Ireland at Stade de France in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 14 October.   Ian...

Warren Gatland: Wales aren’t ready to go home yet and will embrace pressure

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Victory over the Pumas in Marseille would see Wales reach a third World Cup semi-final under Gatland.   Warren Gatland says that Wales are not ready to go home and they will embrace the pressure...