Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a call-up to South Africa’s squad following Malcolm Marx’s Rugby World Cup-ending injury, Handré Pollard starts at 10 against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, winning his first Springbok...
Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose. The...
Talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland play their third match of the World Cup against Pool B minnows Romania in Lille on Saturday night. Here, the PA news agency assesses some of the key talking points ahead of a must-win fixture...
Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay)
2 years agoUruguay’s Eric Dosantos attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup...
Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
'It's do-or-die for us against England' - Coach Coventry (Samoa)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Coventry, forwards coach On Samoa's final Pool D game against England being a must-win: "It is a do-or-die. We came here with aspirations to possibly be a quarter-finalist. We need to think about...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Kolisi honoured to lead the Boks for the 50th time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi was honoured to be selected to lead the Springboks for the 50th time in Sunday’s final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga and said it was a milestone he never thought he would achieve. Kolisi...
Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...
