Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...
Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...
Try scorer Rupanu keeps his place - Romania name team play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, with three personnel changes from the loss against Ireland, and two positional. 1...
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga. Captain Sexton is on...
Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel. It...
Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChrist Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales. Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa...
Mcinally replaces cherry in rugby world cup 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh hooker Stuart McInally has been called up into the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad to replace David Cherry who has left the tournament through injury. To ensure a full front row...
Marx ruled out of Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a long-term knee injury. Marx, who was not included in Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s...
Rugby World Cup hosts France have 'best generation ever' ready to avenge England pain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will come to a standstill again this evening with all eyes turned to the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. When Le XV de France plays these days, it is a national event. A domestic TV audience of 15.5million...
