Sexton surprised by Ireland critics
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton is baffled by "strange" criticism of Ireland and assures they have belief that New Zealand can be dethroned at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday. Joe Schmidt's side put a...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
6 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...
Canada players help with Typhoon Hagibis clean-up operation
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada players took to the streets of Kamaishi to help with recovery efforts after Typhoon Hagibis prevented them facing Namibia in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. World Rugby...
Namibia v Canada cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia and Canada's final Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup has been cancelled due to the impact of Typhoon Hagibis. Both teams were aiming to claim a first win of the tournament in Japan,...
RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
Update on status of Namibia v Canada match in Kamaishi
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee notes and supports the strong recommendation issued by the Governor of Iwate prefecture & the Major of Kamaishi warning all residents and visitors...
Scotland's hopes in the balance with inspection to follow Typhoon Hagibis
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby will undertake a venue inspection following the passing of Typhoon Hagibis before deciding whether Scotland's crunch Rugby World Cup clash against Japan goes ahead. The Pool A fixture...
Simplicity key for quarter-final bound Springboks - Erasmus
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus was pleased to see South Africa keep things simple in tricky conditions as they booked a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. A much-changed Springboks...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa delivered a statement of intent as they thrashed Canada 66-7 to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in style. Rassie Erasmus insisted there would...
RWC Preview: South Africa v Canada
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa boss Rassie Erasmus expects no drop in quality from his much-changed side when they take on Canada in the Rugby World Cup. Erasmus has made 13 changes for Tuesday's Pool...
