Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points
6 months 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...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
6 months 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”...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA): 'I'd rather be in our position than Ireland's'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Deon Davids after the 49-18 Pool B victory over Tonga in Marseille. Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby On replacement...
Springbok coaches weigh goalkicking options
7 months 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...
"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday. Pollard...
Team Announcement Press Conference: South Africa
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On if the hype of the game has affected them: "This is an important game and we all know when we came into this pool, everyone knew this would be a tough pool to get out...
Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris. Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have...
The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland
7 months 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...
Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris
7 months 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...
Pollard joins Boks; Etzebeth declared fit for Ireland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard reported for duty at the Springbok camp in Paris on Monday as the national coaches began to put the building blocks in place for their important Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter against...
