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Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby.   Andy Farrell’s men...

Tonga Defence coach MacLeod - 'Scotland will look to humble our physical brutality'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Tonga's defence coach Dale MacLeod and wing Solomane Kata at a media briefing on Tuesday ahead of their match against Scotland in Nice on Sunday, 24 September.   Dale MacLeod, defence...

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to...

Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle 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...

Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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...

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Smith’s first taste of playing for Scotland at a World Cup has left him craving more after he was blown away by the atmosphere inside the “awesome” Stade Velodrome.   The...

RWC Round 3: Italy vs. Uruguay match preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six days after their heroic performance in Lille, when they pushed much-fancied France to the limit, Uruguay are back in action – this time against Italy in a match that has more than simply this...

Pollard joins Boks; Etzebeth declared fit for Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre 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...

No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

SA Rugby speaks on Springbok alternate jerseys

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have faced some backlash regarding their alternate kit. Earlier today South African Rugby (SA Rugby) released a statement. The Springbok primary jersey of green and gold is always worn...