South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed that fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced hooker Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Marx suffered a "long-term" knee injury in training on Wednesday,...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
Steyn (SCO) - 'We must get back on track against Tonga'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComment from Scotland wing/centre Kyle Steyn at a media briefing at Stade des Arboras. On how he is feeling being back in training: "It feels good. It was great to have a couple of days...
UPDATED: Lagisquet makes two late changes - Portugal name team to play Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has made two changes from the original match-day 23 for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Nice on Saturday. 1 Francisco Fernandes2 Mike Tadjer3...
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga. Captain Sexton is on...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to round two the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After an emphatic win against the All Blacks on opening day. Today the French will look to double down on their winning ways when they host Uruaguay. Uruguay...
Portugal name team to play Wales in first RWC match since 2007
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPortugal include 19 of the match-day 23 which secured their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2023 with a draw against USA for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Nice on Saturday. 1 Francisco...
Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel. It...
