image

Jonny Wilkinson has high hopes for England beyond 'nasty' quarter-final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny Wilkinson believes England can win the Rugby World Cup but must first focus on negotiating a potentially tricky path to the semi-finals.     England will be expected to advance to the...

Rugby World Cup: fans give their previews and predictions

7 years ago by The Guardian

South Africa are confident. Scotland are hard to predict. Wales have high hopes. And Uruguay just want to win a gameWe hope to win it, but is that realistic? We will be competitive and we will trouble...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia v Fiji

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.       Michael Cheika insists he is not feeling any great...

Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...

Get to know Fiji’s Peceli Yato

7 years ago by Rugby World

The Fijian force on making a name for himself in France and the Rugby World Cup mindset. This feature first appeared in the September edition of Rugby World.Strike a pose: Yato on the poses for a portrait...

Get to know France’s Maxime Médard

7 years ago by Rugby World

The Toulouse and France veteran has rediscovered his magic touch after a few rough seasons. A version of this feature first appeared in the April edition of Rugby WorldCalm presence: Maxime Médard during...

The Deadliest Wingers At The Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With many expecting this to be the closest contested World Cup to date, we thought it would be worthwhile having a few of the deadliest wingers in the competition this year.        All...

Thursday Rugby World Cup Update

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend.     We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...

France confident of pipping England to top spot and going all the way to World Cup final

7 years ago by The Guardian

France spring surprises in selection for Argentina game Team on a par with best in world, says Yoann Huget France’s unpredictability these days tends to be in their team selection rather than their play,...

Strong Argentine squad named for French test

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a strong side to take on France in their opening Rugby World Cup match on Saturday.     Pablo Matera leads the side in the six jersey and is accompanied...