Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday when they tackle Pool C opponents Fiji in Bordeaux. It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet, with Wales having reeled...
NAM eve of match (v ITA): coach Proudfoot, Hardwick, Conradie
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Namibia assistant coach Matt Proudfoot, number eight Richard Harwick and flanker Wian Conradie at a media briefing before their Pool A match on Saturday against Italy. Matt Proudfoot,...
Ireland v Romania: Match Day Programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named a strong side as they look to get momentum ahead of two massive clashes against South Africa and Scotland later in the pool stages. Romania have faced Ireland three times in the World...
We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje insists England are ready to show their true selves when they launch the Rugby World Cup with the toughest assignment of their group campaign against Argentina. For the first time in...
Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji. It is due to hit 36...
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions. Andy Farrell’s side are...
England 'can't leave anything out there' in 2023 World Cup bow – Tindall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland must leave everything out on the pitch as they aim to set the tone for their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina on Saturday, though Mike Tindall does not see Steve Borthwick's side as being...
Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs. Here...
