Match Preview: Tonga v Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDon’t make the mistake of thinking that there’s nothing to play for in the penultimate match of the pool phase. No, Pool B opponents Tonga and Romania haven’t won a match at Rugby...
Ireland Captain Sexton & head coach Farrel comment on their victory over Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton, captain On the performance: "Sometimes when you know in the back of your mind when you have different permutations, if you get one point, if you get two, if you're losing. All these different...
Scotland head coach Townsend reaction to Ireland defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On what went wrong: "Well, we conceded a lot of points in the first half which made it very difficult to win the game. "I think the early try wasn't really...
Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris. Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...
SCO eve of match (v IRE): Gilchrist, Jones, defence coach Tandy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist, centre Huw Jones and defence coach Steve Tandy before their final Pool B match against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October. Grant Gilchrist,...
James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home. James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...
WXV 2: Anticipation builds for South Africa as squads named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa have become the sixth and final team competing in the first edition of WXV 2 to confirm their 30-player squad for the tournament. Following their enthralling encounter in Parma on Saturday, Japan...
Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 5-8 October, 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve...
Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...
