RWC Preview: Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland have made the right call by opting not to risk Robbie Henshaw and instead hand Garry Ringrose a third consecutive start at the Rugby World Cup. Ringrose is one of...
Wallabies new boy can benefit from Haylett-Petty and Beale experience
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeenager Jordan Petaia will benefit from playing alongside Dane Haylett-Petty and Kurtley Beale when he makes his Australia debut at the Rugby World Cup, according to Michael Cheika. Petaia...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 63-0 Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barrett brothers celebrated making Rugby World Cup history by scoring a try apiece as ruthless holders New Zealand hammered Canada 63-0 at Oita Stadium on Wednesday. Beauden Barrett,...
Best-laid plans need to be flexible as Rugby World Cup reaches crunch time | Ben Ryan
7 years ago by The GuardianFor South Africa, Australia and Ireland it is a case of tweaking blueprints having already scrutinised every tournament detailJamie Joseph, Japan’s head coach, talked about planning for the Ireland game...
Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay. Petaia, 19, will make his...
Jordan Petaia to make debut as Wallabies make 12 changes for Uruguay clash
7 years ago by The GuardianNic White and Christian Lealiifano return to sideMatt Toomua to start at inside centre in OitaJordan Petaia will make his long-awaited debut for the Wallabies and become the youngest Australian to play...
Australian criticism of Rugby World Cup refereeing is beginning to wear thin | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies coach Michael Cheika wears his heart on his sleeve but World Rugby’s crackdown on high tackles is nothing newGiven recent rumblings out of their camp in Japan, the Wallabies appear to be in...
World Cup stoppages must be ‘focused on priorities’, says John Mitchell
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach says officials are taking too long on decisions• World Rugby could use Hawk-Eye to police offside lineThe England defence coach, John Mitchell, has claimed World Cup officials are taking...
Downtime with New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe All Blacks fly-half talks dancing, dinner guests and dairy farmingSliding in: Barrett scoring against Australia in 2018 (Getty Images)Downtime with New Zealand‘s Beauden Barrett Do you have any...
Facundo Gattas banned for 3 weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUruguay hooker Facundo Gattas attended a disciplinary hearing on 1 October having received a red card from referee Wayne Barnes for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Uruguay’s...
