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Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.   𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...

Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Keith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...

Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby...

Josh Adams believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are ‘massive figureheads’ for Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales co-captains Morgan and Lake made their presence felt at the World Cup. Wales wing Josh Adams believes that World Cup co-captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will be “massive figureheads”...

Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...

Head coach Galthie & captain Dupont discuss team announcement and more

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthié, head coach On the emotions in camp ahead of Sunday’s match: "We’re always nervous before this kind of match. It would be a lie to say there’s no tension. That’s...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Native Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time. Conor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class”...