RSA 8-13 IRE: South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field Reaction from South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber following their team's 13-8 defeat by Ireland in Pool B at the Stade de France on Saturday Siya Kolisi, captain On...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
Ireland beat Boks in battle of titans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early...
Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
South Africa backs coach Mzwandile Stick, centre Damian de Allende and prop Steven Kitshoff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, backs coach On whether the team take coverage of their seven-one bench split as a compliment: "It’s a World Cup, the biggest tournament you can get involved in. If you don’t...
A look at some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral public appeals and even the offer of a reward later and still a distraught Lima Sopoaga is searching for his beloved kicking tee. The Samoa fly-half, who has been converting tries and nailing penalties...
RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Independent disciplinary update: Johan Deysel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia’s Johan Deysel will appear before an independent Judicial Committee in Paris having received a red card, following a review by the Foul Play Review Official, in Namibia’s Rugby World...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
