Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically 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...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...
Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...
Wales’ Gareth Thomas has first-hand experience of Georgia threat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Thomas knows from painful experience the misery that Georgia’s forwards can inflict on opponents. Wales need one point from Saturday’s Pool C finale against Georgia in Nantes to guarantee...
Ali Price: Enhanced maturity helping with frustration of losing Scotland spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price feels his enhanced maturity has helped him respond positively to the frustration of losing his status as Scotland’s first-choice scrum-half in the lead-up to the World Cup. The 30-year-old...
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider
2 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...
France head coach Galthie, captain Ollivon & Lucu discuss team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, coach On selecting Anthony Jelonch over François Cros in the back row: “François [Cros] has always played well for us. Anthony Jelonch is back, he has played...
Italy Head coach Crowley, Varney, Ruzza, Brex & Ceccarelli discuss team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Crowley, head coach On how he and the coaches have looked to move the team forwards after the 96-17 defeat by New Zealand: "If I look at last week, on reflection, on my behalf we lost the...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
2 years agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
