Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
South Africa backs coach Mzwandile Stick, centre Damian de Allende and prop Steven Kitshoff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, backs coach On whether the team take coverage of their seven-one bench split as a compliment: "It’s a World Cup, the biggest tournament you can get involved in. If you don’t...
RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Defusing the ‘Nuke Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris. Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Georgia v Portugal
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“We have a lot of things to analyse,” Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili said after their 35-15 defeat to Australia on the first weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023. He wasn’t wrong. Georgia...
Ireland - See what they had to say following the squad announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...
Italy Assistant coach Marius Goosen - 'Uruguay's Manuel Ardao reminds me of David Pocock'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy assistant coach Marius Goosen on Thursday, the day after his side beat Uruguay 38-17 in Pool A at Stade de Nice. Marius Goosen, assistant coach On hooker Luca Bigi...
