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Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup.   The...

Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup. The...

Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Portugal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Wales v Portugal at Stade de Nice, on Saturday, 16 September.     Wales survived a dramatic Fiji fightback in Bordeaux last Sunday, as a Semi Radradra knock-on...

Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales 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’...

‘Incredible character, top man’ – Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Peter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup.   Wing Hansen will make his full tournament debut against...

Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Rowlands played down his defensive heroics in Wales’ thrilling Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, claiming “I just see it as me doing my job”.   Wales made a World Cup record...

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...

Gatland to make announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament. They will be looking to make it two wins in two following the adrenaline-rushed victory...

Boks switch focus to Romania match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania...