"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday. Pollard...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September. John Fogarty, scrum...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the most hotly anticipated fixture of the Pool stages of Rugby World Cup 2023, Ireland met South Africa in Pool B at the State de France in Saint-Denis. The match turned out to be a...
Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa. The...
South Africa v Ireland |The moments that changed it all
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland silenced the South African faithful at the Stade de France in St Dennis this evening by completing a much deserved win over the defending champion Springboks. In a game that was tightly contested...
RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...
