New Zealand vs Uruguay Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Fainga’anuku Leicester Fainga’anuku with a man of the match contenders performance demonstrating his power when carrying into the Uruguayan Defence. He scored a hat trick...
Uruguay reaction (head coach Meneses, captain Vilaseca, Alonso, Mieres)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Juan Manuel Alonso, centre On Uruguay presenting New Zealand's Sam Whitelock with a special Uruguay shirt to commemorate his 150th cap: "Whitelock came to say some words, we gave him a 150-cap...
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates. O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...
England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl admitted it was his England career igniting that convinced him to re-sign with Saracens and play his part in lifting the domestic club out of the doldrums. Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term...
Neck injury means Jack Willis’ World Cup is over
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have encountered their first injury setback since arriving in France for the World Cup after Jack Willis was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. Willis suffered a neck problem in the...
IRE team announcement (v SCO): head coach Farrell, Sexton, Henderson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton and second-row Iain Henderson after the announcement of their team to play Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on...
ITA eve of match (v FRA): coach Moretti, Negri, Bruno
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy scrum coach Andrea Moretti, blindside flanker Sebastian Negri and wing Pierre Bruno at a media briefing ahead of their final Pool A match versus France at OL Stadium on Friday, 6 October. Andrea...
RWC 2023 review: Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThousands of colourful fans, hundreds of crunching tackles and one inspirational captain: Chile's Rugby World Cup debut will live long in the memory - and offers hope for the future. Abiding memory The...
Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair 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...
