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ITA eve of match (v FRA): coach Moretti, Negri, Bruno

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Italy scrum coach Andrea Moretti, blindside flanker Sebastian Negri and wing Pierre Bruno at a media briefing ahead of their final Pool A match versus France at OL Stadium on Friday, 6 October.   Andrea...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NIt’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarter-finals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday night. Thirteen places...

Santiago Vilaseca (URU): 'The whole country is excited'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

LYON - Santiago Vilaseca, former Uruguay captain and brother of the current captain, Andres Vilaseca, reveals what it is like inside and outside the camp as Los Teros prepare for the most eagerly anticipated...

Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Theoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 5-8 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve...

Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England must face down a Samoa side that has been reinforced by rugby’s updated eligibility rule but Kyle Sinckler still views the change as an improvement to the game. Tighthead prop Sinckler is...

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...

Am arrives in France as Boks return to training

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon in the south of France on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the fact that they...

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...