Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
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...
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...
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...
Wallabies lock pens new long-term deal with Rugby Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Izack Rodda has today signed a new four-year deal to remain with the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies through 2023. Rodda joins fellow Wallabies Rugby World Cup squad members Michael...
World Rugby open to larger RWC squads in the future
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby bosses have hit back at the top coaches following claims that the 31-man World Cup squads threaten player welfare by insisting that the top coaches left their objections too late to have any...
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...
Bongi Mbonambi - The Fighter
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“It’s important for a hooker to have trust in his lock and for a lock to trust his hooker.” Bongi Mbonambi endured some criticism after the 2018 Currie Cup Final. Mbonambi would respond...
