Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...
IRE 82-8 ROU: Romania reaction (head coach Apjok, captain Chirica, Motoc, Rupanu)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Cristian Chirica, captain On his message to the people of Romania: “Stay with us because as a small team we will fight with every drop of our energy to make them proud.” On...
'We'll take that' - Ireland beat Romania 82-8 in Pool B opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing 82-8 beating of Romania in Bordeaux on Saturday, with captain Johnny Sexton's 24 points - including two tries - helping him become Ireland's...
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux. Captain Sexton, playing...
WATCH: Romania draw first blood - Gabriel Rupana flies over the try line
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Hinckley Vaovasa races down the line and plays a pass inside to Gabriel Rupana who flies over the try line. ROMANIA BABY!!!! 🇷🇴#IREvROM | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/wh0dRkO6uP —...
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
ITA eve of match (v NAM): coach Goosen, centre Morisi, prop Ferrari
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy defence coach Marius Goosen (pictured), inside-centre Luca Morisi and tight-head prop Simone Ferrari at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Namibia. Marius...
Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions. Andy Farrell’s side are...
