Liam Squire gives green light be to included in All Blacks World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks flank Liam Squire has given the All Blacks management the green light to be included in the 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan. The 28-year-old hasn't...
Michael Hooper expecting 'dominant' Pocock at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia captain Michael Hooper expects David Pocock to be "dominant" upon his return from injury at the Rugby World Cup. Pocock has been out of action since March due to a calf problem...
Jim Mallinder joins Scottish Rugby as new Performance Director
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Northampton Saints Director of Rugby, Jim Mallinder has been named as Scotland's new Performance Director filling the void left by Scott Johnson who joined Australia earlier this year. The...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia Name Rugby World Cup Squad Only one uncapped player is in the squad with boom rookie Jordan Petaia included in the 31-man group. The 19-year old missed most of the 2019...
Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad, captained by Michael Hooper with Samu Kerevi as his deputy, boasts 1406 caps of Test experience,...
'Terrible' NZ internet prompts concerns over how to watch All Blacks at World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianFears fans in rural areas will not be able to follow Bill raised in parliament to extend licensing hoursNew Zealanders in rural areas are raising concerns at how they will watch the upcoming Rugby World...
Rugby Australia takes high-risk gamble with World Cup squad | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianThere are potentially serious consequences as a result of the loosening of eligibility rulesRugby Australia is willing to bet the farm on the Wallabies winning the World Cup in Japan. The 31-man World...
Ben Te'o Completes Top 14 Switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Ben Te'o has signed a short-term deal with RC Toulon and will provide the TOP 14 club with cover during the Rugby World Cup. He makes the move from Worcester Warriors and...
Do Australia do a haka?
7 years ago by Rugby WorldWe look at what the Wallabies do before a Test matchFacing the challenge: The Wallabies stand for New Zealand's haka (Getty Images)In this Rugby World Cup there are rugby nations all over the Pacific region...
Lean Mako Vunipola hungry to return for England against Ireland
7 years ago by The Guardian• Prop has been out since May with hamstring injury• Vunipola at lowest weight since 2016 Australia tourNo England player is keener to run around a rugby field this bank holiday weekend than Mako Vunipola,...
