Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmbitious Japan coach Jamie Joseph is eyeing history as the hosts prepare to kick-off the Rugby World Cup against Russia in Tokyo on Friday. The Brave Blossoms caused an almighty...
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...
Rugby World Cup: Ireland pair Kearney and Earls fit to face Scotland
7 years ago by The GuardianAndy Farrell says Irish team are ‘building nicely’Stuart Hogg finding himself in Greig Laidlaw’s shadowAndy Farrell has declared Rob Kearney and Keith Earls available for Ireland’s World Cup opener...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Rugby World Cup: Pool C Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool of death one of Argentina, England or France not progressing to the Quarter Finals. Many feel it will be between Argentina and France with England still feeling...
Japan determined not to crash out early at home Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hosts face tough opening game against Russia on Friday• England first hosts out at group stage four years agoJapan are determined not to be a World Cup failure like England and fail to qualify for...
Jean-Charles Orioli's law knowledge causes overturned free kick against Toulouse
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe modern game can be a complicated beast for some players, as former England back-rower James Haskell knows only too well. But last weekend, La Rochelle's Jean-Charles Orioli used his knowledge of the...
England mobile phone ban imposed for Rugby World Cup matchdays
7 years ago by The Guardian• England party briefed following Wales betting scandal• Six suspicious incidents of approaches in 2015 tournamentEngland players and staff have been told not to use their mobile phones on World Cup...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
Gatland will be furious but Howley situation must not be a distraction
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The big thing is that this must not be a distraction to Wales. It will only be that if it is allowed to rumble on. They can't get beaten by Australia and blame it on the Howley situation. ...
