Assistant coach Goodman, Alo-Emile & Fidow discuss Samoa v Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Goodman, assistant coach On Pool D: "It's exciting how wide open the pool is with all the results. Do or die is not the terminology we have used. We have talked about a performance we can be proud...
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s statement win against South Africa has eased “lurking” pressure of playing at Stade de France as they prepare for up to four more crunch World Cup fixtures...
Match Day Programme RWC: Uruguay vs. Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia make their final appearance of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the OL Stadium on Wednesday, still looking for the overdue win to end their tournament losing streak. In their way, Uruguay, who have caused...
Head coach Foster and captain Savea discuss New Zealand team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On getting the previously injured All Black quartet back available: "It's great. They've been on that list for a few too many weeks but that's what happens. We used last...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
France give positive Antoine Dupont fitness update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s coaching staff have “no doubts” injured captain Antoine Dupont will be available to play in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Scrum-half Dupont suffered a facial fracture...
Italy captain Michele Lamaro, Dino Lamb, Danilo Fischetti and Giacomo Nicotera discuss squad annoucnement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichele Lamaro, captain and flanker On the coming matches versus New Zealand and France being the 'dessert' Italy have been waiting for: "In the last two matches there has been lots of pressure...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Johan Deysel (Namibia)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia’s Johan Deysel attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Namibia’s...
