Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old Leinster player has been virtually...
A final look at the Rugby World Cup
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are less than two days away from rugby's biggest competition and there has never been a more open tournament, a far cry from the previous years where a winner was deemed to be pre-determined. The world...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell will be suspended for Saturday’s opener against Argentina and a clash with Japan after his red card for a high tackle in a warm-up game against Wales. The 31-year-old initially had his red...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Pool B Facts and Stats
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
Pool B Facts and Stats
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
