Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
Namibia's Head coach Coetzee - 'It's the end of the adventure'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAllister Coetzee, head coach On the team's movements over the next few days: "We are heading back to our base camp today, Aix-les-Bains, and the following day we will head to Paris and from there we...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
Coetzee rings the changes - Namibia name team to play Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia head coach Allister Coetzee has named his match-day 23 to play Uruguay in Lyon on Wednesday, with seven changes to his starting XV from their last game against France. Prop Johan Coetzee and wing...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Allan (ITA) - 'My mum is cap No.2 for Italy'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan as he reflects on learning the game from mother, an Italian international, before looking ahead to a defining seven days with Italy playing New Zealand and France. Tommaso...
Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September. John Fogarty, scrum...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...
