Rugby World Cup hosts France have 'best generation ever' ready to avenge England pain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will come to a standstill again this evening with all eyes turned to the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. When Le XV de France plays these days, it is a national event. A domestic TV audience of 15.5million...
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga. The towering Munster forward is “gunning”...
Nienaber names four scrumhalves to face Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCobus Reinach will start at scrumhalf, with Jaden Hendrikse providing cover off the replacements’ bench, while Grant Williams shows his versatility by starting on the right wing. Faf de Klerk will...
Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola was banned for the final warm-up...
Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDiminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height. Casey is comfortably...
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris. British and Irish...
Conan ruled out of Tonga clash, Sheehan back in training
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan is back in full training after recovering from a foot injury, meaning he could make his return for Ireland against Tonga in their second World Cup pool game this Saturday. The...
Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...
Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...
Jacob Stockdale’s World Cup standby hopes fading fast after sustaining hamstring injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale’s chances of staying top of the standby list for Ireland’s World Cup squad have been hamstrung – literally. It’s understood the injury that saw him leave...
