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...
Ireland - See what they had to say following the squad announcement
1 year 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...
Farrell Names Ireland Team to Face Springboks in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at the Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men...
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to...
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...
UPDATED: Capuozzo moves to full-back - Italy name team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has named his matchday 23 to face Uruguay in Pool A at Stade de Nice on Wednesday, with four changes from the win against Namibia. Star outside back Ange Capuozzo moves...
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...
Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Smith’s first taste of playing for Scotland at a World Cup has left him craving more after he was blown away by the atmosphere inside the “awesome” Stade Velodrome. The...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September. France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...
