Rugby World Cup back in action from tomorrow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup got under way with blockbuster battle between hosts France and two-time world champions New Zealand this past weekend, while the Springboks opened their title defence with a good...
Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have...
Arata returns - Uruguay announce squad to play France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Esteban Meneses has named his squad to face France in Stade de Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Thursday, with Castres scrum-half Santiago Arata back in the starting XV after recovering from a hand...
Jacob Stockdale’s World Cup standby hopes fading fast after sustaining hamstring injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale’s chances of staying top of the standby list for Ireland’s World Cup squad have been hamstrung – literally. It’s understood the injury that saw him leave...
Best Quotes From The RWC Today
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"Our general approach, our way of playing, of training, today we are not going to change because it would be suicidal to change. A result cannot change or scar you either."Argentina backs coach Felipe...
Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely...
Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England, Australia and Wales all climb two...
All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row: "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....
South Africa director of rugby Erasmus: 'Etzebeth looking like 10 day injury'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, director of rugby On South Africa’s victory against Scotland: “There was so much talk about Scotland being the best team ever in the history of Scottish teams, famous...
'We weren't at our best' Brad Mooar, Scotland Attack Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Mooar, Scotland attack coach On the South Africa game: "I don't think the general emotions have changed. There is still an air of disappointment, let an opportunity slip. I think we all understand...
