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TGA eve of match (v ROU): assistant coach Hilton, captain Tameifuna, Coleman

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zane Hilton, assistant coach On wanting to finish Rugby World Cup 2023 on a high: “We’re really looking forward to finishing strong. We really want to make sure that we play well for the...

James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home.  James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...

Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...

Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Theoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 5-8 October, 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve...

Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must face down a Samoa side that has been reinforced by rugby’s updated eligibility rule but Kyle Sinckler still views the change as an improvement to the game. Tighthead prop Sinckler is...

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...

Am arrives in France as Boks return to training

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon in the south of France on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the fact that they...

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant 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...