HIGHLIGHTS | USA vs Japan - Pacific Nations Cup 2019 Finale
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan had a good hold of the game from the start. They scored 2 tries and a penalty before the US answered back. The US came back with a try and penalty of their own. Each team scored a penalty before...
Vunipola: England have put 2015 Rugby World Cup failure behind them
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland want to create their own legacy, says Billy Vunipola, who has no doubt Eddie Jones' side are over their 2015 World Cup frustration. Billy Vunipola insists England will not be dwelling...
Eddie Jones names his 31-man England squad for the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his official 31-man squad to participate in the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan beginning next month. Owen Farrell will captain England in...
Tupou commits to Rugby Australia and the Reds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaniela Tupou has signed a four-year contract extension with Rugby Australia and the Reds. The Tonga-born prop agreed a deal to remain with the Queensland Super Rugby franchise and continue...
Can Springboks buck the trend and complete first Rugby Championship-World Cup double?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may have just won the Rugby Championship, but history is against them when it comes to completing a double at this year's World Cup. In the previous five years when there...
Neil Jenkins hails Gatland impact on overhauling Welsh rugby’s mindset
7 years ago by The GuardianWales may be closing in on the No1 spot in the world rankings but the kicking coach is ignoring the World Cup hypeWales used to approach World Cups with hype rather than expectation. No major union has...
Scotland release 4 players from Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Gregor Townsend today released four players from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup training squad, reducing it to a 40-man group. Glasgow Warriors pair Nick...
Waist-high tackling one of six laws that could be adopted at the next Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have stated that a host of Law changes, including waist-high tackling, could be implemented by the time the next Rugby World Cup in 2023 comes around should their trials be successful. Six...
Experiment on ban on tackles above waist may be law by 2023 World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Trial expected to take place in France• Ban could help eradicate serious injuriesA ban on tackling above the waist is to be trialled in a radical attempt to make rugby union a safer sport. World...
Gloucester scrumhalf set for test debut while Zanon wins his second start
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Marco Zanon earn just his second international cap for Italy when they begin their World Cup warm-ups against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The 21-year-old made his Test debut...
