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James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home.  James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...

Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France.  South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...

Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...

Match Preview: Wales v Georgia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but a point here against Georgia will ensure top spot in Pool C and set up a last-eight match against the second-placed team from Pool D in Marseille...

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...

Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Theoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 5-8 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve...

Ali Price: Enhanced maturity helping with frustration of losing Scotland spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ali Price feels his enhanced maturity has helped him respond positively to the frustration of losing his status as Scotland’s first-choice scrum-half in the lead-up to the World Cup. The 30-year-old...

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...