France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...
Head coach Galthie & captain Dupont discuss team announcement and more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, head coach On the emotions in camp ahead of Sunday’s match: "We’re always nervous before this kind of match. It would be a lie to say there’s no tension. That’s...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNative Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time. Conor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class”...
IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris. The world’s...
Director of rugby Erasmus, Libbok, Kriel (RSA): 'We had to earn the referees' respect back'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, fly-half Manie Libbok and centre Jesse Kriel at a media briefing on Tuesday. Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On being able to play under...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
Australia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA first loss to Fiji in 69 years, a record-breaking defeat by Wales and a first-ever pool-stage exit: this will go down as the most disappointing campaign to date for the two-time winners. The progress...
Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points
2 years 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...
