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Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby...

Josh Adams believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are ‘massive figureheads’ for Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales co-captains Morgan and Lake made their presence felt at the World Cup. Wales wing Josh Adams believes that World Cup co-captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will be “massive figureheads”...

Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...

Head coach Galthie & captain Dupont discuss team announcement and more

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthié, head coach On the emotions in camp ahead of Sunday’s match: "We’re always nervous before this kind of match. It would be a lie to say there’s no tension. That’s...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Native Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time. Conor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class”...

IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris. The world’s...

Director of rugby Erasmus, Libbok, Kriel (RSA): 'We had to earn the referees' respect back'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, fly-half Manie Libbok and centre Jesse Kriel at a media briefing on Tuesday. Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On being able to play under...