Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...
England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl admitted it was his England career igniting that convinced him to re-sign with Saracens and play his part in lifting the domestic club out of the doldrums. Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term...
IRE team announcement (v SCO): head coach Farrell, Sexton, Henderson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton and second-row Iain Henderson after the announcement of their team to play Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on...
Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...
Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...
Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...
