Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...
WRU invests in Wales Women’s backroom team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour new key appointments are now in place and have been added to the professional staff as Wales prepare to take part on World Rugby’s new global tier 1 tournament, including New Zealand, England,...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has hailed Wales’ ability to keep “punching above our weight” after clinching a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. It maintains Gatland’s 100 per record...
Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys says Wales are looking no further ahead than next opponents Georgia as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues to gather impressive momentum. A record 40-6 victory over Eddie Jones’...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris. Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have...
Tonga Defence coach MacLeod - 'Scotland will look to humble our physical brutality'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Tonga's defence coach Dale MacLeod and wing Solomane Kata at a media briefing on Tuesday ahead of their match against Scotland in Nice on Sunday, 24 September. Dale MacLeod, defence...
