Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby. New Zealand-born star Gibson-Park was...
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux. Back-rower Conan, who suffered a foot problem...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Steve Borthwick says out-of-form England will persist with their current tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the World Cup with a losing run that has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina. Five...
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old only made his international debut against...
John Jeffrey believes Scotland currently have strongest team of all time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby vice-chairman John Jeffrey believes Scotland have arrived at the Rugby World Cup with their strongest team of all time and are now operating at a level that will strike fear into the top nations...
Rugby World Cup rookies in the spotlight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player ever forgets their first cap for their country, let alone when it comes on the game’s greatest stage – at a Rugby World Cup. For those rookies fortunate enough to get picked for...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland must remain calm and “roll with the punches” to realise their potential at the Rugby World Cup. Former dual code international Farrell is preparing for his first...
Pool B Facts and Stats
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Despite playing a combined total of 83 Rugby World Cup matches, Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time at the tournament in Stade de France on the 23rd of September. • South...
