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Wales wary of Portugal's coast-to-coast style

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will be chasing a second bonus-point victory in Nice as they aim to stay ahead of the pack in Pool C at the World Cup.     Portugal are Wales’ second opponents, and it will...

Steyn (SCO) - 'We must get back on track against Tonga'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comment from Scotland wing/centre Kyle Steyn at a media briefing at Stade des Arboras.   On how he is feeling being back in training:   "It feels good. It was great to have a couple of days...

Boks wish Marx well after RWC-ending injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and hooker Bongi Mbonambi, who will captain South Africa in their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania on Bordeaux this weekend, wished Malcolm Marx a speedy...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...

Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...

Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...

Try scorer Rupanu keeps his place - Romania name team play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, with three personnel changes from the loss against Ireland, and two positional.   1...

Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga.   Captain Sexton is on...

Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel.   It...

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christ Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales.   Tshiunza’s journey has taken him from his birthplace – Kinshasa...