England should consider Pacific Islands tour, says coach Scott Wisemantel
7 years ago by The Guardian• Attack coach says tier-one nations must do more to help• ‘No reason England can’t go there’ says WisemantelWhen England’s attack coach, Scott Wisemantel, discusses the state of Pacific Island...
"They've really come to the fore in a massive way over the last month and a half" - Bryan Habana
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana. Rassie Erasmus' tremendous development of the South Africa squad...
Rob Howley: a successful player and coach who struggled to win hearts
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Wales attack coach, who has been sent home over betting claims, has rarely enjoyed public popularity“The future can wait,” were the final words Rob Howley uttered in the last interview he gave...
Sale Sharks sign Springbok scrumhalf
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier on a three-month loan as cover during the Rugby World Cup. Considered as one of the most talented...
"He almost single-handedly beat the All Blacks in 2012" - Andy Goode backs Manu Tuilagi to shine at the RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan. Manu Tuilagi can help England...
Five players who can consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The world's best are converging on Japan for the 2019 Rugby...
Ben Youngs: “Antoine Dupont is setting the bar for scrum-halves”
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAfter England's failures in 2011 and 2015, Ben Youngs is hoping Japan 2019 can bring a change in fortune for him and the team. We get inside the mind of the Tigers scrum-half Ready and raring: Ben Youngs,...
Wisemantel wary of Tonga’s pride ahead of World Cup opener
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland coach knows all about Sunday’s opponents.
World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup referees’ boss Alain Rolland warned that officials would be more rigorous than ever in penalising high tackles in Japan, shrugging off concerns that a rush of red cards could affect the...
England itching to get going but Maro Itoje wary of Tonga’s physical threat
7 years ago by The Guardian• Squad are bonding well but looking forward to action• Itoje: Sunday’s game in Sapporo cannot be taken lightlyMonday was a national holiday in Japan to honour the elderly. It was fitting, then,...
