New Zealand reaction (head coach Foster, Savea, captain Cane)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Ardie Savea, Mastercard Player of the Match (pictured) On the match: "There was a lot riding on this week. It was one of those test matches that was a battle. To go out there and play...
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
IRE 24-28 NZL: Ireland reaction (head coach Farrell, Sexton)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Andy Farrell, head coach On his emotions: “I'm unbelievably proud of the group, everyone that's been involved over the last couple of years. That was one hell of a game and somebody...
Andy Farrell after the Quarter Final loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On his emotions: “I'm unbelievably proud of the group, everyone that's been involved over the last couple of years. That was one hell of a game and somebody had to lose...
New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand saw off a late siege to triumph 28-24 as Ireland suffered an eighth Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat at Stade de France on Saturday.Leicester Fainga’anuku’s try helped the All...
IRE 24-28 NZL: New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand beat Ireland in the second quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France to progress to a semi-final against Argentina. New Zealand saw off a late siege to triumph 28-24 as...
Ireland v New Zealand - Three key contests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second of this weekend's four quarter-finals sees world number one-ranked Ireland - who are appearing in their eighth RWC quarter-final but have never progressed to a semi-final - against three-time...
Foster, Jordan, Fainga'anuku chat ahead of Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coachOn how they will approach the game:"We've got to nail things that we've been growing in our game. Rugby is a simple game in play-offs, it's about control through your set-piece, it's...
Catt, Sheehan, Doris chat ahead of the All Black clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt, assistant coach On if winger Mack Hansen came through training: "Yep, everybody is fit. Mack was as looking as sprightly as ever." On Hansen wearing strapping on his calf: "He is all good,...
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...
