2019 Rugby World Cup: Australia v Fiji
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAll you need to know about the opening match of Pool DHigh rise: Australia secure lineout ball against Fiji (Getty Images)All you need to know about the opening match of Pool D
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Fiji name strong squad to face Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach John McKee has named a powerhouse 23 to face Australia in their opening Pool D match against Australia on Saturday. Six players in Fiji's starting line-up also started...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Wallabies go with Pocock-Hooper combination for World Cup opener
7 years ago by The Guardian‘Pooper’ combination to start against Fiji in SapporoLukhan Salakai-Loto demoted to benchMichael Cheika has reinstated his “Pooper” loose forward combination for their World Cup Pool D opener against...
James Horwill: 'If the Wallabies turn up, they can beat anyone' | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianThe former Australia captain says the current side’s problem is peaking one week and falling off the nextWhen James Horwill says he believes Australia are good enough to win the World Cup, he is not...
Skipper McInally can be catalyst for Scotland - Hastings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Stuart McInally can be a catalyst for Scotland at the Rugby World Cup, according to former captain Gavin Hastings. Scotland begin their campaign on Sunday against Ireland in a...
I've had better birthdays, says Gatland after Howley's Wales exit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' Rugby World Cup squad have pulled together after the shock of backs coach Rob Howley being sent home from Japan over an alleged breach of betting regulations. On Tuesday,...
The experts' tips for success in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan. It is little surprise to see powerhouses New Zealand...
