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Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation. Garry Ringrose is determined to break new ground at the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for potentially the biggest...

Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland centre Garry Ringrose as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October.   Garry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of matches in the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments this weekend.  Permutation highlights: As the highest-ranked team...

Teams ready to push women’s game forward in South Africa and UAE

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s rugby is ready to take its “biggest step forward” this weekend as the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments get underway in Stellenbosch and Dubai. It is hoped that WXV, World...

Conor Murray (IRE) - 'This is the biggest game I have ever played'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October.   Conor Murray, scrum-half:On the prospect of...

Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Quarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...

IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments 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...

Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash. Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan is delighted to have “X-factor” wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe fit and ready...

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny 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...

Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...