Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
RWC Preview: Ireland v Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt vowed Ireland will leave nothing to chance when they take on Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup pool match. Saturday's encounter in Fukuoka was in doubt due to Typhoon Hagibis,...
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...
Devoid of ideas, devoid of energy - O'Driscoll stunned by Ireland defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll believes Ireland have a huge amount of work to do if they are to challenge at the Rugby World Cup after a stunning defeat to Japan. Joe Schmidt's Ireland came into the...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy v Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals. Sergio Parisse will earn a share of...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
Japan capable of shocking Ireland, warns O'Driscoll
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset. Brian O'Driscoll has warned Ireland that Japan...
O'Driscoll: Ireland can justify No.1 ranking at World Cup
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBrian O'Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
O'Driscoll: England have all the attributes to win Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll feels England have "all the attributes" to win a Rugby World Cup, making Eddie Jones' side a "huge threat" in Japan. England have one World Cup warm-up match remaining...
Winners & Losers: Wales v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales saw their long unbeaten home record come to an end on Saturday as Ireland claimed a 22-17 at the Principality Stadium. The result saw Warren Gatland's side go down in his final home...
