'Little moments win you games' - Dagg (NZL) and Senatore (ARG) on New Zealand v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve years after facing off in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, former All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg and ex-Argentina back-row Leonardo Senatore share their views on the first of RWC 2023's seismic...
NZL eve of match: head coach Foster, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites to beat Argentina: “There are two teams in the semi-final. Anyone can win. That’s the first mindset both teams have. “We are...
ARG eve of match: assistant coach Contepomi, Cinti, Kodela
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFelipe Contepomi, coach On how different it is to play the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup knock-out game compared to a Rugby Championship game: "Obviously the competition makes it special, it's a World...
Argentina v New Zealand - Three key contests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Friday’s first semi-final at Stade de France, Argentina play at this stage for the third time, after previous appearances in 2007 and 2015, while New Zealand are in a ninth RWC semi-final.Marcos...
Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...
Ferris Hails Munster’s Revival that Spurred Title Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Ferris says Munster deserve major credit for going from being written off as the worst Irish province a year ago to now being the side that everyone is chasing in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The...
Argentina v New Zealand - Three key contests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree key battles as Argentina and New Zealand prepare to go head to head in the first of the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-finals at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October. In Friday’s first semi-final...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
NZL eve of match (v ARG): head coach Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on the eve of Friday's Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final against Argentina at Stade de France. Ian Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites...
