The World Cup Centurions: Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we at Ultimate...
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland camp 'feeling much better' than 2019
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHe's not the first Ireland player to hint that things are very different to the last regime and Tadhg Beirne has hailed Andy Farrell’s management as the squad gear up the for World Cup "feeling much...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConor 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 RugbyBullish 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 RugbyJohnny 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...
Scott Barrett gets off 'scot-free'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Scott Barrett is free to play after an independent judicial committee decided that his ordering off in the RWC 2023 Warm Up match against South Africa on 25 August 2023 was sufficient and...
Johnny Sexton regrets ‘mistake’ which landed him 3-match suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton says he regrets his behaviour following Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle that left him with a three-game suspension. Speaking publicly...
All Blacks locks to appear in front of committee
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Scott Barrett is due to appear before an independent Judicial Committee on Monday 28 August having received a red card in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against South...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
