Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa. The...
RSA 8-13 IRE: South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field Reaction from South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber following their team's 13-8 defeat by Ireland in Pool B at the Stade de France on Saturday Siya Kolisi, captain On...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi, captain On the intense match: "We would have loved to win but it was a great game, an intense game. Congrats to them. They played really well. They were able to hold the pressure in...
Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...
Team Announcement Press Conference: South Africa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On if the hype of the game has affected them: "This is an important game and we all know when we came into this pool, everyone knew this would be a tough pool to get out...
RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
