Ireland record holder Johnny Sexton expects challengers to his new crown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record after he became Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga. Captain Sexton stylishly surpassed...
Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies: "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...
South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed that fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced hooker Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Marx suffered a "long-term" knee injury in training on Wednesday,...
RSA 76-0 ROU: Post match reaction
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Cristian Chirica, captain On his thoughts on the match: "It is very important for us to play against the best teams in the world because we are a young team that needs experience. "It...
RSA 76-0 ROU: South Africa dominate Romania in Bordeaux
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa continued their winning ways at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 76-0 win over Pool B opponents Romania at Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday. It took just over 10 minutes for South Africa to race to...
Match Day Programme: South Africa v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFIXTURE HISTORY South Africa and Romania face each other in a test match for only the second time today. They last met in Cape Town during Rugby World Cup 1995. MEMORABLE MATCH It was 30 May, 1995....
Romania ahead of Springbok clash: assistant coach Anesi, Cretu, Conache
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySoseni Anesi, assistant coachOn whether the feeling among the team is more apprehensive or excited to play South Africa:"We're very excited to play South Africa, we've had a taste of what the level is...
Springbok Squad Announcement: head coach Nienaber, captain Mbonambi, Kleyn, Esterhuizen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On how Malcolm Marx's injury happened: "It was a freak accident, his legs just got caught in another player's legs. It was in a contact session, it was a team run and it...
Ford’s final audition and Sinckler returns – England v Japan talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland resume their World Cup campaign when they face Japan in their second Pool D encounter at Stade de Nice on Sunday. Here the PA news agency examines five talking points heading into the...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
