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New Zealand As It Stands: Selecting a 31-man Irish Rugby Squad for 2019 RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the November Series coming to a successful conclusion and Ireland finishing the 2018 campaign 2nd in the World Rugby rankings as they enter 2019, Joe Schmidt is left with a handful of games remaining...
New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Addresses Steve Hansen Rumours
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew addressed the ongoing rumours surrounding Steve Hansen's future with the All Blacks in an exclusive interview with Stuff.co.nz writer Marc Hinton. The...
Pools of intrigue: how the Rugby World Cup groups stack up | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianNow that the autumn internationals have been completed we take a look at the prospects for the opening stage in JapanIreland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa Related: Jacob Stockdale scores only try as...
Wales need strong attack to win World Cup, says defence coach Shaun Edwards
7 years ago by The Guardian• Edwards believes formidable defence alone will not be enough• ‘Last World Cup was attacking, the next will be even more so’Shaun Edwards believes Wales’s formidable defence alone will not be...
Farrell offers Ireland 'continuation' after Schmidt reign, says O'Driscoll
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell will replace Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after the Rugby World Cup and Brian O'Driscoll has backed the call. Brian O'Driscoll has backed...
Hansen offered All Blacks coaching extension - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from New Zealand suggest that All Black coach Steve Hansen has been offered a two-year extension for after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. NZME said it...
Goode and Hamilton on how England look going into 2019
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a month of matches that included wins over Australia, South Africa, Japan and a narrow loss to New Zealand, The Rugby Pod's Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode discuss England's performances and where they...
Nowell set for eight-week lay-off with hamstring tear
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell left the England camp with an injury last week and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed he suffered a torn hamstring. England winger Jack Nowell...
Beating the All Blacks and dashing England's dreams - Schmidt's best moments as Ireland coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will leave his role as Ireland head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup and we look at his best moments in charge. There will undoubtedly be a sadness...
Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year. Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...
