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Top performers RWC edition: Italy v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy ran riot over Namibia in their World Cup opener, winning 52-8.     2 players stood out, and here are our 2 top performers.     The first and most obvious one is...

ITA 52-8 NAM: Italy reaction (Cannone, Lamaro head coach Crowley) - REACTION

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction from Italy following their 52-8 win against Namibia at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday, 9 September.   Lorenzo Cannone, Mastercard Player of the Match   On...

Italy defeat Namibia 52-8 in Pool A

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

taly secured a 52-8 bonus-point win against Pool A opponents Namibia at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday. Back-row forward Lorenzo Cannone scored the first of their seven...

NAM eve of match (v ITA): coach Proudfoot, Hardwick, Conradie

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Namibia assistant coach Matt Proudfoot, number eight Richard Harwick and flanker Wian Conradie at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Italy.   Matt Proudfoot,...

ITA eve of match (v NAM): coach Goosen, centre Morisi, prop Ferrari

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Italy defence coach Marius Goosen (pictured), inside-centre Luca Morisi and tight-head prop Simone Ferrari at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Namibia.   Marius...

Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Australia v Georgia  Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France  Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT)  Referee: Luke Pearce      Head-to-head...

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...

James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions.   Andy Farrell’s side are...

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper     Head-to-head Played: Played:...