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'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...

France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France dominated Italy from the whistle and will head to the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on the back of four impressive Pool A wins in a row, after seeing off the Azzurri 60-7 in front of...

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.  Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...

SCO eve of match (v IRE): Gilchrist, Jones, defence coach Tandy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist, centre Huw Jones and defence coach Steve Tandy before their final Pool B match against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October. Grant Gilchrist,...

James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home.  James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...

World Rugby supporting the My Name 5 Doddie Foundation this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Late Scotland legend Doddie Weir's son Hamish and former team-mate Kenny Logan to deliver Ireland v Scotland match ball after 700-mile charity walk and cycle from Edinburgh to Paris. World Rugby is proud...

Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France.  South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...

Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...

WXV 2: Anticipation builds for South Africa as squads named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa have become the sixth and final team competing in the first edition of WXV 2 to confirm their 30-player squad for the tournament. Following their enthralling encounter in Parma on Saturday, Japan...

'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...