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Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.  Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...

SCO eve of match (v IRE): Gilchrist, Jones, defence coach Tandy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist, centre Huw Jones and defence coach Steve Tandy before their final Pool B match against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October. Grant Gilchrist,...

RWC Match Day Programme France vs Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. For the...

George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ford and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...

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...

WXV 2: Anticipation builds for South Africa as squads named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa have become the sixth and final team competing in the first edition of WXV 2 to confirm their 30-player squad for the tournament. Following their enthralling encounter in Parma on Saturday, Japan...

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...

'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...