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'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...

The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Iain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates. O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps...

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...

IRE team announcement (v SCO): head coach Farrell, Sexton, Henderson

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton and second-row Iain Henderson after the announcement of their team to play Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on...

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...

Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...

Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Theoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...

Kleyn (RSA) - 'There's animosity between Irish and Scots'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from South Africa second-row Jean Kleyn at a media briefing on Wednesday, 4 October. Jean Kleyn, second row On how he sees the game between Ireland and Scotland playing out: "We’re probably...