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Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Given their form and their flair, Gregor Townsend’s swashbuckling Scotland side are heading to the Rugby World Cup in France with no fear and bags of belief. The confidence within the squad is just...

Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...

No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World...

Queensland Rugby announce 2024 Reds coaching staff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has confirmed his coaching staff ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Kiss will work alongside former London Irish colleagues Brad Davis and Jonathan Fisher,...

Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...

Fiji lead high Pacific island hopes at Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head into the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France buoyed by their first-ever win over England and hoping to end a 16-year wait for a Pacific island nation to reach the knockout stage. The Flying Fijians...

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.   Ireland travel to France...

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bullish Grant Gilchrist is adamant Scotland remain unfazed by South Africa’s blistering form in the lead-up to their World Cup showdown in Marseille a week on Sunday. While the Scots have enjoyed...

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...