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Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben 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 Rugby

Rugby 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...

South Africa director of rugby Erasmus: 'Etzebeth looking like 10 day injury'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie 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 Rugby

Brad 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...

Boks switch focus to Romania match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania...

Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...

RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford.   The...

Etzebeth says he's fine as major Boks ticked in Provence

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Though there was concern the Springboks' 18-3 win over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille had come at terrible cost, star lock Eben Etzebeth allayed fears about the seriousness of his...

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension...