Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
Warren Gatland expects ‘one hell of a game’ as Wales tackle wounded Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland believes there will be degrees of desperation on both sides when Wales tackle Rugby World Cup rivals Australia on Sunday. Victory for Wales would send them into a fourth successive World...
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia captain Johan Deysel has apologised to Antoine Dupont following a head-on-head collision that has left the France star’s Rugby World Cup campaign in doubt. Dupont suffered a facial fracture...
Match Day Programme: Wales v Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Wales v Australia Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais Kickoff Time: 21:00 local time (GMT+2) Referee: Wayne Barnes Head-to-head Played: Played:...
Jac Morgan captains Wales against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will travel to Lyon this evening (Friday) from their team base in Versailles. Adam Beard is named in the second row to win his 50th cap for Wales. Will Rowlands starts alongside him. Jac...
Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September. Ben Donaldson switches from full-back to fly-half, with Carter Gordon...
McDermott, Fa'amausili set to provide major Wallaby boost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies are set to be boosted by the return of Tate McDermott and Pone Fa'amausili for the must-win match against Wales on Monday in Lyon. McDermott missed the defeat to Fiji after suffering...
Breakdown 'physicality' key for Australia against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to improve their breakdown "physicality" when they face Wales in a must-win World Cup clash this weekend, scrum-half Tate McDermott said. The Wallabies were dominated...
Warren Gatland shifts team announcement for Australia Rugby World Cup Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales are weighing up the fitness of Tommy Reffell as they prepare to name their team to face Australia at the end of this week. Having named their teams to face Fiji and Portugal three days before the...
Wallabies teen Max Jorgensen likely out of Rugby World Cup after suspected broken ankle at training
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign has copped another body blow with news of teenager Max Jorgensen has suffered a suspected serious injury that is likely to rule him out of the tournament. A Wallabies...
