RWC Preview: Wales vs Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Davies jokingly told Warren Gatland he had "finally seen the light" after being named in Wales' side to face Fiji - but is serious about making the most of a chance to start at the Rugby...
Cheika addressing Australia discipline issues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has been working on ways for Australia to limit the number of penalties they are conceding at the Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies comfortably defeated Uruguay 45-10 on Saturday...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa delivered a statement of intent as they thrashed Canada 66-7 to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in style. Rassie Erasmus insisted there would...
Taller players more exposed to high shot penalties at World Cup, says David Pocock
7 years ago by The GuardianCompact Wallabies flanker has sympathy for teammatesPocock could captain Australia against Georgia Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes taller players are more likely to be penalised for high tackles...
A battle for top spot, or will France be happy to lose to England? | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianWhoever wins Pool C know they are likely to have to beat first Australia and then the All Blacks to reach the final – Les Bleus may prefer the other routeRarely, if ever, have England been involved in...
Steve Hansen fears tackle red cards could swing World Cup knockout games
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We all know what the guidelines are and have to work harder’• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismSteve Hansen fears matches...
'You've finally seen the light': Gatland ribbed after tweaking Wales line-up
7 years ago by The GuardianNew back-row combination set to take on FijiJames Davies teases Gatland after making teamWarren Gatland has broken up the back-row combination that was pivotal in Wales’s opening two victories for Wednesday’s...
Gatland names team for match against Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has announced his team for the Pool D match against Fiji in Oita Stadium on Wednesday, 9 October. Wales have named 13 of the starting XV that beat Australia in their...
Wallabies would be wise to field strong team against Georgia in Rugby World Cup | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianSelectors may be tempted to keep certain players in cotton wool against Georgia, but that will not help Australia get ready for quarter-finalAfter England’s 39-10 win against Argentina, coach Eddie Jones...
Rugby World Cup 2019: France 23-21 Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but made hard work of beating Tonga 23-21 in Kumamoto. Jacques Brunel's men looked set to triumph with ease on...
