WATCH: The four tries shortlisted for the Try of the Year
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November. Three...
Italy coach O'Shea demands improvement after victory over Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance. Conor O'Shea was left frustrated by Italy's...
Italy win their Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka. Italy had plenty to celebrate as Sergio Parisse and his team opened...
“We can come back from this” - Erasmus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time. It...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
Italy Name 44-man Squad For World Cup Preparations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has named a 44-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad will meet up in Pergine Valsugana on 2 June. The likes of Marco Fuser,...
Penaud late show gets France past luckless Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were made to pay for failing to take their chances in the first half as France handed them a fifth Six Nations defeat this year. Italy were unable to snatch a win...
Six Nations Team Of The Week Round Three
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith round 3 of the Six Nations done and dusted we pick our team of the week. 1. Ben Moon - England A strong performance by the English loosehead sees...
Top performers: Italy vs Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale 14 tries in 17 internationals for Ireland is an extraordinary return from the young Ulster winger. Topped the majoirty of the attack stats as he made 144 metres going forward, beat 9 defenders...
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset. Ireland were given a Six Nations scare by Italy...
