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Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Diminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height.   Casey is comfortably...

Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...

Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely...

Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     England, Australia and Wales all climb two...

South Africa director of rugby Erasmus: 'Etzebeth looking like 10 day injury'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On South Africa’s victory against Scotland: “There was so much talk about Scotland being the best team ever in the history of Scottish teams, famous...

'We weren't at our best' Brad Mooar, Scotland Attack Coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brad Mooar, Scotland attack coach On the South Africa game: "I don't think the general emotions have changed. There is still an air of disappointment, let an opportunity slip. I think we all understand...

Boks switch focus to Romania match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania...

Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...