Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris. Ireland's...
"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday. Pollard...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Allan (ITA) - 'My mum is cap No.2 for Italy'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan as he reflects on learning the game from mother, an Italian international, before looking ahead to a defining seven days with Italy playing New Zealand and France. Tommaso...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September. John Fogarty, scrum...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
Eddie Jones' secret job interview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, Eddie Jones was interviewed for another job just weeks before the World Cup began. The Sydney Morning Herald report that he interviewed for the Japan head...
