Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Garry Ringrose - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up on the wing in their last match against Scotland:“It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
Former England star Ashton - 'It would be good to see all-northern hemisphere semi-finals'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from former England winger Chris Ashton on Friday ahead of England's quarter-final against Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. On what he reads into England’s struggles...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland centre Garry Ringrose as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Garry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up...
5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Conor Murray (IRE) - 'This is the biggest game I have ever played'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Conor Murray, scrum-half:On the prospect of...
Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNative 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”...
Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend. Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday. Four intriguing...
