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Stars of Rugby World Cup 2023 show support for Keep Rugby Clean

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Players will run out onto pitches up and down France in distinctive t-shirts this week as the stars of Rugby World Cup 2023 vow to Keep Rugby Clean. Keep Rugby Clean is World Rugby’s anti-doping...

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to...

Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Steyn has warned Scotland they must be ready to match Tonga’s physicality and passion if they are to secure the bonus-point win they require in the Rugby World Cup this weekend. The Scots go...

The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world of rugby when Ireland play South Africa in the World Cup.   The...

Match Day Programme: Italy vs Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 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...

The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...

Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ronan O'Gara will be itching for the Top 14 season to return, but must wait until next month before league fixtures resume. His Stade Rochelais side lie ninth after winning one of their opening three games. While...

Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan 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...

Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 13 personnel changes and a positional switch as well naming a seven-one split in favour of the forwards on the replacements’ bench for Saturday’s third...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.     France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...