Henshaw returns for Ireland as Schmidt rings the changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup after the centre was named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland side for the crucial Pool A clash with Samoa. Henshaw has missed Ireland's...
Joe Schmidt wants Ireland to focus on Samoa amid World Cup uncertainty
7 years ago by The GuardianSuper Typhoon Hagibis has left two games cancelledJapan v Scotland could yet get called off by World RugbyJoe Schmidt has admitted the uncertainty around super Typhoon Hagibis has created a “distraction”...
Rugby World Cup matches cancelled due to approaching Typhoon Hagibis – video
7 years ago by The GuardianThe crucial final group game between France and England on Saturday has been cancelled because of Super Typhoon Hagibis. New Zealand’s match with Italy was also scrapped as high winds and torrential...
All Blacks great Nonu makes Major League Rugby move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary former New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu has joined San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner will ply his trade in the United States after...
England-France & New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
7 years 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
7 years 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...
Rugby World Cup: England game cancelled with decision pending on Scotland as typhoon looms
7 years ago by The GuardianFinal pool game against France called a 0-0 drawDecision on Scotland-Japan game to be made on SundayNew Zealand v Italy also called off England and France will not play in Yokohama on Saturday evening...
Pendulum swings as final group games ramp up Rugby World Cup risks | Ben Ryan
7 years ago by The GuardianWith the knockout stages in sight, losing a key player to a red card could now completely derail a team’s tournament chancesTen red cards or subsequent bans in Japan has dwarfed anything that’s happened...
Wales survive major Fiji scare as Josh Adams hat-tricks seals top spot
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales trail 10-0 early on but battle back for bonus-point win• Adams scores three tries but injuries a concern for GatlandWales will top their group and avoid the route to the final that includes...
In-form Japan capable of a serious upset - Robinson
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan are capable of causing another major shock at the Rugby World Cup, according to former England wing Jason Robinson. The tournament hosts sit top of Pool A and face a crunch...
