Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
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...
Tonga Defence coach MacLeod - 'Scotland will look to humble our physical brutality'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Tonga's defence coach Dale MacLeod and wing Solomane Kata at a media briefing on Tuesday ahead of their match against Scotland in Nice on Sunday, 24 September. Dale MacLeod, defence...
Warren Gatland shifts team announcement for Australia Rugby World Cup Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales are weighing up the fitness of Tommy Reffell as they prepare to name their team to face Australia at the end of this week. Having named their teams to face Fiji and Portugal three days before the...
Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an emphatic first round win in the opening week of the tournament and then sitting out the second round, Italy return to action in the Rugby World Cup, when they take on Uruguay. The South Americans...
Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s...
Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King has underlined the importance of Wales boss Warren Gatland’s presence and proven track record heading into Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia. Wales are heading...
FRA team announcement (v NAM): Dupont, Galthié, Jelonch, Ramos comments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from France captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthié, back-row Anthony Jelonch and full-back Thomas Ramos following the announcement of the team to play Namibia in Pool A...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
