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The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world of rugby when Ireland play South Africa in the World Cup.   The...

Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...

Wales wary of ‘wounded’ Australia, says assistant coach Jonathan Thomas

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has described Australia as “a wounded animal” ahead of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash that could see the Wallabies make unwanted history. Eddie...

Ronan O'Gara responds to Johnny Sexton breaking his record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ronan O'Gara will be itching for the Top 14 season to return, but must wait until next month before league fixtures resume. His Stade Rochelais side lie ninth after winning one of their opening three games. While...

Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s...

Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 13 personnel changes and a positional switch as well naming a seven-one split in favour of the forwards on the replacements’ bench for Saturday’s third...

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Smith’s first taste of playing for Scotland at a World Cup has left him craving more after he was blown away by the atmosphere inside the “awesome” Stade Velodrome.   The...

Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments.   The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after coming...

FRA team announcement (v NAM): Dupont, Galthié, Jelonch, Ramos comments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Comments from France captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthié, back-row Anthony Jelonch and full-back Thomas Ramos following the announcement of the team to play Namibia in Pool A...

South Africa's break record for FASTEST ever try bonus point! | Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Relive South Africa's blistering start which saw them set a new Rugby World Cup record for the fastest ever try bonus point in the tournament's history during their Pool B encounter against Romania when...