Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...
Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...
How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...
Springboks oust Ireland from top spot in World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning world champions are back up to number one in the world for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts and Ireland suffered an equally agonising defeat to New Zealand. Ireland’s...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
Catt, Sheehan, Doris chat ahead of the All Black clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt, assistant coach On if winger Mack Hansen came through training: "Yep, everybody is fit. Mack was as looking as sprightly as ever." On Hansen wearing strapping on his calf: "He is all good,...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Garry Ringrose - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up on the wing in their last match against Scotland:“It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the...
Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
