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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...

Namibian Head coach Coetzee - 'Le Roux Malan has had successful surgery'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Allister Coetzee, head coach On the injury to Le Roux Malan: “From a physical point of view, he was operated on last night. There's a fracture and a dislocation, so it’s quite tough for him. “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...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...

UPDATED: Lagisquet makes two late changes - Portugal name team to play Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has made two changes from the original match-day 23 for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Nice on Saturday.   1 Francisco Fernandes2 Mike Tadjer3...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...

New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand put their opening Pool A defeat by France behind them to rattle up 11 tries against Namibia at a wet Stadium de Toulouse. Scrum-half Cam Roigard, starting his first test, grabbed two early...

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...

Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...