Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...
'Am in contention if Boks make quarter-finals' - Boks Assistant coach Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFelix Jones, assistant coach On whether there were any other injury concerns in the squad besides Makazole Mapimpi: "There were certainly a lot of knocks. The game on the weekend was incredibly physical....
"Two Sides" receives Emmy nomination
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo Sides, a critically acclaimed three-part behind-the-scenes documentary series on the historic 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has been nominated for an International Emmy. A co-production between...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...
"We were a bit naïve against New Zealand" - Italy scrum coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy's scrum coach Andrea Moretti and winger Paolo Odogwu at a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 October. Andrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of...
Finlay Bealham determined to ‘make the minutes count’ as Ireland face Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Finlay Bealham is determined to “make the minutes count” as he prepares for a crucial showdown with Scotland following a frustrating start to his maiden Rugby World Cup. Australia-born...
Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England have forged an identity based on self-sacrifice as the personalities of the World Cup heavyweights begin to emerge. England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim...
Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits and Johnnie Beattie on the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Australia: Andrew Mehrtens: "It is sad to see Australia have underperformed in this tournament and as a New Zealander you know our futures are entwinned in rugby. We need to be strong together. I'm...
Italy Scrum coach Moretti & winger Odogwu - 'We were a bit naïve against New Zealand'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of course, last Friday has been a very hard day for us. A heavy defeat is something that we can’t...
Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown...
