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...
Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the right to face either Ireland or New Zealand in Saint-Denis in the last four. Wales have yet to put a foot wrong...
Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...
Head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu talk after team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On the general mood and confidence levels going in to the game: "The boys have trained well this week, had a good session this morning, so they have prepared well. We are looking...
‘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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 14-15 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: Four teams can end the weekend as world number one in current incumbents...
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...
IRE eve of match (v NZL): assistant coach Catt, Sheehan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt and hooker Dan Sheehan at a media briefing on Friday ahead of their quarter-final against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday. Mike...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Wales v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Wales v Argentina at Stade de Marseille, on Saturday, 14 October The quarter-finals kick off with a banger in Marseille, as Wales meet Argentina for the...
