Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Springbok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semifinal against...
'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...
Kleyn (RSA) - 'There's animosity between Irish and Scots'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa second-row Jean Kleyn at a media briefing on Wednesday, 4 October. Jean Kleyn, second row On how he sees the game between Ireland and Scotland playing out: "We’re probably...
Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced wing Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Mapimpi fractured his cheek bone in the Springboks' 49-18 win against Tonga on...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
1 year 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...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok 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...
Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Conor Murray feels Ireland’s squad are “buzzing” and in “unbelievable nick” ahead of a pivotal Paris appointment with reigning world champions South Africa. Andy...