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...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...
Italy make five changes looking to bounce back in upset
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has made several changes to the side that was demolished by New Zealand in hopes of securing an upset against France this weekend. Michele Lamaro leads the Azzurri from...
New front row, reshuffled backline - Italy name team to play France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face France in OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 6 October. Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has named his matchday 23 to face France in Lyon...
URU team announcement (v NZL): head coach Meneses, captain Vilaseca, Freitas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses, captain Andrés Vilaseca and winger Nicolás Freitas at a media briefing on Tuesday after announcing their team to face New Zealand in their...
NZL team announcement (v URU): head coach Foster, captain Cane, Vaa'i, Fainga'anuku
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, captain Sam Cane, second-row Tupou Vaa'i and winger Leicester Fainga'anuku at a media briefing on Tuesday after announcing their team to face Uruguay...
"We were a bit naïve against New Zealand" - Italy scrum coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy's scrum coach Andrea Moretti and winger Paolo Odogwu at a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 October. Andrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of...
