Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup. The...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Michael Leitch will become Japan’s most capped Rugby World Cup player when he runs onto the pitch at Stade de Nice for his 15th tournament match on Sunday. He is one of 13 survivors...
Tongan stars set to clash with familiar Irish faces
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree Tonga players are poised to face their former Irish clubmates in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash When Tonga line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland on Saturday, three of...
Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup. The...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn important match for both sides for different reasons: after five defeats in a row coming into the Rugby World Cup, Eddie Jones’ injury-hit Australia will want to double-up on their clinical win...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...
Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...
Try scorer Rupanu keeps his place - Romania name team play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, with three personnel changes from the loss against Ireland, and two positional. 1...
‘Incredible character, top man’ – Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup. Wing Hansen will make his full tournament debut against...
