Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux. Captain Sexton, playing...
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
NAM eve of match (v ITA): coach Proudfoot, Hardwick, Conradie
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Namibia assistant coach Matt Proudfoot, number eight Richard Harwick and flanker Wian Conradie at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Italy. Matt Proudfoot,...
Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Australia v Georgia Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 16:00 (GMT) Referee: Luke Pearce Head-to-head...
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions. Andy Farrell’s side are...
England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...
Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue. Australia-born wing...
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month. Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their...
