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Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...

Ali Price: Enhanced maturity helping with frustration of losing Scotland spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ali Price feels his enhanced maturity has helped him respond positively to the frustration of losing his status as Scotland’s first-choice scrum-half in the lead-up to the World Cup. The 30-year-old...

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...

Am arrives in France as Boks return to training

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon in the south of France on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the fact that they...

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...

'Am in contention if Boks make quarter-finals' - Boks Assistant coach Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Felix Jones, assistant coach On whether there were any other injury concerns in the squad besides Makazole Mapimpi: "There were certainly a lot of knocks. The game on the weekend was incredibly physical....

Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...

Finlay Bealham determined to ‘make the minutes count’ as Ireland face Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is determined to “make the minutes count” as he prepares for a crucial showdown with Scotland following a frustrating start to his maiden Rugby World Cup. Australia-born...

Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes insists England have forged an identity based on self-sacrifice as the personalities of the World Cup heavyweights begin to emerge. England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim...

Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits and Johnnie Beattie on the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Australia: Andrew Mehrtens: "It is sad to see Australia have underperformed in this tournament and as a New Zealander you know our futures are entwinned in rugby. We need to be strong together. I'm...