Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has hailed Wales’ ability to keep “punching above our weight” after clinching a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. It maintains Gatland’s 100 per record...
Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys says Wales are looking no further ahead than next opponents Georgia as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues to gather impressive momentum. A record 40-6 victory over Eddie Jones’...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland 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...
Tonga Defence coach MacLeod - 'Scotland will look to humble our physical brutality'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Tonga's defence coach Dale MacLeod and wing Solomane Kata at a media briefing on Tuesday ahead of their match against Scotland in Nice on Sunday, 24 September. Dale MacLeod, defence...
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...
Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an emphatic first round win in the opening week of the tournament and then sitting out the second round, Italy return to action in the Rugby World Cup, when they take on Uruguay. The South Americans...
