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‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 14-15 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: Four teams can end the weekend as world number one in current incumbents...

Former England star Ashton - 'It would be good to see all-northern hemisphere semi-finals'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from former England winger Chris Ashton on Friday ahead of England's quarter-final against Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. On what he reads into England’s struggles...

IRE eve of match (v NZL): assistant coach Catt, Sheehan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt and hooker Dan Sheehan at a media briefing on Friday ahead of their quarter-final against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday.     Mike...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Argentina at Stade de Marseille, on Saturday, 14 October   The quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the...

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation. Garry Ringrose is determined to break new ground at the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for potentially the biggest...

Experienced Bok team named for RWC quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France...

Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland centre Garry Ringrose as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October.   Garry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up...

'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...