The final say: Who will win the William Webb Ellis trophy?
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby“New Zealand are not the standout like years gone by. South Africa are now; I think we all had that feeling, it was coming, at the right time. Just because I know (Michael) Cheika, Australia will...
Speedster Marika Koroibete pens new Wallabies deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies speedster Marika Koroibete has given the side a huge boost on the eve of their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji by inking a new two-year contract extension to remain with Australian Rugby...
Let’s ruck and roll: Japan wakes up to the arrival of rugby giants
7 years ago by The GuardianThe stakes are high for the first Asian host of the Rugby World Cup, both on and off the pitchThe Rugby World Cup megastore in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district is doing a brisk business in official merchandise....
Can England, Ireland, South Africa or Wales reign? Ranking the contenders to dethrone the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not prove to be the case in the long run, but New Zealand feel a little vulnerable going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Having failed to win this year's shortened version of the...
Jonny Wilkinson has high hopes for England beyond 'nasty' quarter-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny Wilkinson believes England can win the Rugby World Cup but must first focus on negotiating a potentially tricky path to the semi-finals. England will be expected to advance to the...
Wallabies enter Rugby World Cup with consistency under scrutiny | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianPutting winning runs together has always been key but in this most even of World Cups, losing a pool game may not be catastrophicThe Rugby World Cup has always been a tournament that, above all else, demands...
All Blacks boss Hansen condemns 'pretty obvious' Erasmus referee tactics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen claims rival boss Rassie Erasmus was wrong to question standards of Test refereeing ahead of South Africa's Rugby World Cup opener. The All Blacks face the...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia v Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it. Michael Cheika insists he is not feeling any great...
The day Namibia suffer a record defeat in the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Rugby WorldNamibian Kees Lensing recalls a the 142-0 loss to Australia in 2003. From the September issue of Rugby World.A cricket score: Namibia attempt to keep the Wallabies out in 2003 (Getty Images)IT’S STARTLING...
Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
