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England’s fallow weekend is not the ideal preparation it may seem

7 years ago by The Guardian

England have still to get their World Cup title credentials examined and probably need a tough game before the quarters• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our...

World Rugby 'disappointed' by Scotland's threat of legal action

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has expressed its disappointment after Scottish Rugby (SRU) revealed it is considering legal action to ensure Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash with Japan goes ahead.   Scotland will...

The David Beckham of Super League? - Wolfpack eye Williams signing

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sonny Bill Williams could become the 'David Beckham of Super League' if Toronto Wolfpack can persuade the New Zealand star to join.     Coach Brian McDermott confirmed the Wolfpack, fresh...

RWC Preview: Ireland v Samoa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt vowed Ireland will leave nothing to chance when they take on Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup pool match.     Saturday's encounter in Fukuoka was in doubt due to Typhoon Hagibis,...

Reaction to cancellation of Rugby World Cup games

7 years ago by Rugby World

How coaches, players and pundits reacted to the news that England v France and New Zealand v Italy had been called off due to Typhoon HagibisWarning: A sign outside Yokohama Stadium (Getty Images)How coaches,...

'Typhoon gods' smiling on England - Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones joked the "typhoon gods" must be smiling on England after a tropical storm caused the cancellation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash with France.     England were set to...

Parisse bemoans ‘ridiculous’ call to cancel All Blacks clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby’s “ridiculous” decision to cancel Italy’s World Cup match against New Zealand.

The key questions answered as Super Typhoon Hagibis affects the Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England v France and New Zealand v Italy have been called off.

Italy’s Parisse hits out at ‘ridiculous’ All Blacks cancellation at Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Italy veteran angered by World Rugby decision• ‘If NZ needed four or five points it would not be cancelled’Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby’s “ridiculous” decision to cancel Italy’s...

Aki backed to set the tone for Ireland against Samoa

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The centre was born in New Zealand to Samoan parents.