Toulouse Performance Gets a Pass Mark from Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster described the 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia in Toulouse as 'a job done well'. "We had a clear idea about how we wanted to approach the game. We wanted to...
Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their second game of the Rugby World Cup when they tackle Portugal in Nice on Saturday. After a nerve-shredding victory over Fiji, another bonus-point win would strengthen Wales’...
Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...
Namibia make three changes - Coetzee names team to play New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Alister Coetzee has named his squad to face New Zealand in Stadium de Toulouse on Friday, bringing in prop Jason Benade, flanker Prince Gaoseb and centre Le Roux Malan to his starting XV. 1...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris. British and Irish...
Conan ruled out of Tonga clash, Sheehan back in training
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan is back in full training after recovering from a foot injury, meaning he could make his return for Ireland against Tonga in their second World Cup pool game this Saturday. The...
Match Preview: All Blacks out for blood vs Namibia?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are likely to take their Rugby World Cup frustrations out on Namibia in Friday night’s Pool A mismatch in Toulouse. The All Blacks made a totally unfamiliar losing start to the tournament...
Match Preview: Uruguay ready to get World Cup underway vs hosts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A. Even with a starting XV featuring...
