England must turn on style against Japan to slip into World Cup fast lane | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianSpirit and solidity have driven England’s upturn in results but Eddie Jones will expect ruthlessness against his former sideEngland’s head coach called on his players this month to make their own movie...
Statues, All Blacks and 6am training: lifting the lid on rugby in Japan
7 years ago by The GuardianAs the hosts of the 2019 World Cup come to Twickenham for the first time, it is worth understanding the impact Eddie Jones had on rugby in JapanWhen Eddie Jones was the coach of Japan he once cancelled...
Under-cooked Tonga wary of Wales despite Gatland’s sweeping changes
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales set to go four matches unbeaten in autumn campaign• ‘We are not getting ahead of ourselves,’ Warren Gatland saysFor all World Rugby’s efforts to give emerging nations greater exposure...
Sports quiz of the week: Wayne Rooney, All Blacks and a generous fan
7 years ago by The GuardianWho has 125 caps? Who coughed up? Who is being ripped off?Callum Wilson scored on his England debut on Thursday night, meaning he has one cap and one goal. Which of these players has the same international...
Steve Brown to step down as RFU CEO
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU Chief Executive Steve Brown has today announced that he is stepping down and will be leaving the RFU at the end of the year. Brown joined the RFU in 2011,...
Players to Watch Today
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are treated to another jampacked weekend of test rugby this weekend with Romania and USA kicking things off on Saturday with the action finishing in Lille with France taking on Argentina. Not...
STATS & FACTS: Italy vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 20 Italy vs Australia Stats and Facts ahead of Saturday’s third Test at Stadio Euganeo. 1. Australia have been victorious in...
Ireland v New Zealand: The stats behind the meeting of the world's top two
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA statistical look at Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand sees the world's top...
STATS & FACTS: Ireland vs. New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby27 Stats and Facts ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium Dublin. 1. Ireland have just one win from their...
Jordan Petaia's debut put on hold
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies winger Jordan Petaia has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with Italy in Padua, with hamstring soreness cruelling what would have been a Test debut. The 18-year...
