Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England have forged an identity based on self-sacrifice as the personalities of the World Cup heavyweights begin to emerge. England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim...
Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits and Johnnie Beattie on the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Australia: Andrew Mehrtens: "It is sad to see Australia have underperformed in this tournament and as a New Zealander you know our futures are entwinned in rugby. We need to be strong together. I'm...
Italy Scrum coach Moretti & winger Odogwu - 'We were a bit naïve against New Zealand'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of course, last Friday has been a very hard day for us. A heavy defeat is something that we can’t...
Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B permutations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final line-ups still uncertain, here are the full pool permutations with one round of matches left to play. With one round of the Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase...
Conor Murray lauds Ireland’s ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland. Experienced...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Four Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand confirmed their tournament credentials with a 96-17 victory over Italy in Lyon on Friday, and as a result are unsurprisingly setting the standard for attacking stats at Rugby World Cup 2023. The...
Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced wing Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Mapimpi fractured his cheek bone in the Springboks' 49-18 win against Tonga on...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA): 'I'd rather be in our position than Ireland's'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Deon Davids after the 49-18 Pool B victory over Tonga in Marseille. Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby On replacement...
Defence coach MacLeod (TGA)- 'Playing best in the world critical for our development'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Tonga defence coach Dale MacLeod at a media briefing on Monday after the team lost 49-18 to South Africa at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 1 October. Dale MacLeod, defence coach On the...
