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Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christ Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales.   Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa...

Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Diminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height.   Casey is comfortably...

I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.   England did not...

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely...

'We weren't at our best' Brad Mooar, Scotland Attack Coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brad Mooar, Scotland attack coach On the South Africa game: "I don't think the general emotions have changed. There is still an air of disappointment, let an opportunity slip. I think we all understand...

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension...

Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie, head coach Townsend, Cherry, Jones, Darge)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION  Jamie Ritchie, captain and flanker On Scotland's frustration: "Got to give credit to South Africa for putting us under pressure and we just couldn't execute under that pressure....

Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...

South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...