Scarlets sign Fiji World Cup lock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Fijian World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva, bringing their contingent in Japan up to 15 players. The 6ft 6in forward came off the bench at half-time during...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Italy v Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday. Italy's strength in depth will be tested when they face Canada in the...
Talking Points: Russia vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa became the first Pacific Nation to register a win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup as they swept aside Russia 34-9 at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Manu Samoa scored six tries against a stubborn,...
Canada Name Team to Face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada coach Kingsley Jones has announced his team for the Pool B match against Italy at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on Thursday, 26 September. Eleven players return to the starting...
'Play 'em tough': Al Charron on how Canada were nearly a world power – and what went wrong
7 years ago by The GuardianThe great back-rower is pained by his country’s struggles but sees an opportunity to beat Italy and surprise the game againAlternative history is about tantalising but impossible questions. What if Lincoln...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Fiji v Uruguay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have made 12 changes to their line-up for Wednesday's Rugby World Cup clash with Uruguay in Kamaishi. Following a 39-21 defeat to Australia in Sapporo, Fiji head coach John McKee...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Fiji v Uruguay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUruguay begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against a Fiji side that have made wholesale changes after their defeat to Australia. Fiji have made 12 changes to their line-up for Wednesday's...
Blaine Scully will lead USA into Rugby World Cup opener against England
7 years ago by The Guardian• Five changes to side that dispatched Canada this month• Eight players in squad attached to Premiership clubsCardiff wing Blaine Scully will lead the USA into their World Cup opener against England...
USA names side to face England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA coach Gary Gold has named his team for the Pool C match against England at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday 27 September. The side sees five changes from match against Canada on 7 September,...
Italy coach O'Shea demands improvement after victory over Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance. Conor O'Shea was left frustrated by Italy's...
