SCO eve of match (v IRE): Gilchrist, Jones, defence coach Tandy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist, centre Huw Jones and defence coach Steve Tandy before their final Pool B match against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October. Grant Gilchrist,...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home. James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...
World Rugby supporting the My Name 5 Doddie Foundation this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLate Scotland legend Doddie Weir's son Hamish and former team-mate Kenny Logan to deliver Ireland v Scotland match ball after 700-mile charity walk and cycle from Edinburgh to Paris. World Rugby is proud...
Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates. O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...
