What does Cheslin Kolbe's replacement Sbu Nkosi bring to the Springbok side?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be without their star winger Cheslin Kolbe for their semi-final clash with Wales at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday. Kolbe has been sensational since linking up with the...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
What does Scott Barrett bring to the All Black loose trio?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen sprung a surprise by naming second-rower Scott Barrett at blindside flank for New Zealand's do-or-die clash with England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday. Barrett...
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett at blindside flanker for England World Cup semi-final
7 years ago by The GuardianArdie Savea shifts to openside; Sam Cane benchedWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismScott Barrett has been surprisingly named to start at...
Michael Cheika and Raelene Castle in reported public World Cup altercation
7 years ago by The GuardianAlleged row played out at cocktail party in JapanIt reportedly stemmed from player commitments Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika allegedly got in a public...
England set to restore Ford-and-Farrell axis against New Zealand
7 years ago by The Guardian• Henry Slade likely to make way for Ford in semi-final switch• George Kruis also expected to replace Courtney LawesGeorge Ford is expected to face New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final, with Eddie...
Youngs says Curry has the ingredients to be an England great
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Youngs says the "unbelievably special" Tom Curry can go on to become one of England's greatest back-rowers. Curry has been outstanding in England's run to the semi-finals of the...
Taqele Naiyaravoro signs new deal with Saints
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce that winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has extended his contract at Franklin’s Gardens. The 27-year-old made 28 appearances during an explosive debut season...
England set for Japanese tour next year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland look set to tour to Japan next summer. Eddie Jones' side are set to face the hosts of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in a two-test tour in 2020. The RFU is yet to officially confirm...
Michael Cheika linked with Top 14 giants
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika is being tipped to take over as Montpellier's director of rugby from Kiwi coach Vern Cotter. Cheika quit after five years as Wallabies head...
