Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Talking Points: Australia vs Georgia
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt wasn’t a game to remember but Australia got the job done against a well coach Georgian outfit on Friday afternoon. The Aussies beat their European opponents 27-8 and outscored them four tries...
Rugby World Cup Preview: Australia v Georgia
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Haylett-Petty has backed Michael Cheika's approach of chopping and changing at the Rugby World Cup ahead of Australia's final Pool D match against Georgia on Friday. Cheika has rotated...
England-France & New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's Rugby World Cup showdown against France and New Zealand's clash with Italy have been cancelled due to the pending threat of Typhoon Hagibis. World Rugby announced the two pool fixtures...
Typhoon Hagibis impacts on RWC2019
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter extensive evaluation, World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee have announced an update regarding the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on this weekend’s Rugby World Cup...
Georgia makes 2 changes to face Australia
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia coach Milton Haig has announced his team for the Pool D match against Australia in Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday, 11 October. The team sees two changes to the starting...
RWC Preview: Wales vs Fiji
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Davies jokingly told Warren Gatland he had "finally seen the light" after being named in Wales' side to face Fiji - but is serious about making the most of a chance to start at the Rugby...
Cheika addressing Australia discipline issues
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has been working on ways for Australia to limit the number of penalties they are conceding at the Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies comfortably defeated Uruguay 45-10 on Saturday...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 38-19 Samoa
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaru Matsushima scored a late and potentially crucial bonus-point clinching try as Japan remained on track for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by winning 38-19 against Samoa. Hosts...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 45-10 Uruguay
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia enjoyed a memorable debut as Australia bounced back from their loss to Wales with a 45-10 victory over Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The Wallabies could not...
