ITA 52-8 NAM: Italy reaction (Cannone, Lamaro head coach Crowley) - REACTION
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Italy following their 52-8 win against Namibia at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday, 9 September. Lorenzo Cannone, Mastercard Player of the Match On...
Italy defeat Namibia 52-8 in Pool A
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbytaly secured a 52-8 bonus-point win against Pool A opponents Namibia at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Saturday. Back-row forward Lorenzo Cannone scored the first of their seven...
NAM eve of match (v ITA): coach Proudfoot, Hardwick, Conradie
1 year 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,...
ITA eve of match (v NAM): coach Goosen, centre Morisi, prop Ferrari
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy defence coach Marius Goosen (pictured), inside-centre Luca Morisi and tight-head prop Simone Ferrari at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Namibia. Marius...
Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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’
1 year 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...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper Head-to-head Played: Played:...
Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
1 year 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...