Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
"We need to bring the physicality," - Cheslin Kolbe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against...
England Women's U20 match day squad named for Summer Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach LJ Lewis has named the first England Women’s Pathway matchday squad of the 2024 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, who face Ireland this Thursday (4th) in Parma, Italy. The...
Top ranked tests between South Africa and Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the two-match series between South Africa and Ireland, we took a look at some ofthe top tests these two countries have been involved in. World Cup 2023 The most recent encounter between...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named To Face Georgia In Stellenbosch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men's U20s continue their World Rugby U20 Championship against Georgia on Thursday. ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Darren Stewart Head Coach Willie Faloon has named his Ireland...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria. When O'Connell's side won 13-8 when the sides last met at the...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
