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Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.   John Fogarty, scrum...

Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.     Richard Wigglesworth, attack...

RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...

Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Bundee Aki, Mastercard Player of the Match and centre On the crowd:"I am lost for words, these Irish fans are incredible. I have never witnessed anything like this, the travel crowd...

Ireland beat Boks in battle of titans

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early...

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paul 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...

Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris. Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have...

Farrell Names Ireland Team to Face Springboks in Paris

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at the Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...

Sean Fitzpatrick on All Blacks RWC Hopes and How the Tournament Has Evolved

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks' hopes of winning the Rugby World Cup depend on having lock Brodie Retallick and flanker Shannon Frizell in action and avoiding red and yellow cards.   That's the view of former All...

The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world of rugby when Ireland play South Africa in the World Cup.   The...