Hansen names New Zealand team to play Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at Tokyo Stadium on Sunday, 6 October. Only three starters remain from New Zealand’s 63-0 victory over...
Jordie Barrett to play flyhalf as Brodie Retallick returns for New Zealand
7 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks play Namibia in Tokyo on SundayWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismUtility back Jordie Barrett will make his first appearance...
Crusaders' influence reaches far and wide at Rugby World Cup | Matt McIlraith
7 years ago by The GuardianIt isn’t Super Rugby but with 24 players figuring in Japan, the Canterbury club is having a big sayWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismThe...
Schmidt allays Sexton injury concerns
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt allayed concerns over Johnny Sexton's fitness after the stand-in captain was withdrawn at half-time in Ireland's 35-0 Rugby World Cup win over Russia. Sexton returned...
Pioneer McKinley reacts as Savea introduces goggles to RWC
7 years ago by Rugby DumpArdie Savea made history on Tuesday as he became the first rugby player to wear official safety goggles at the Rugby World Cup, when he came on as a replacement during New Zealand's emphatic 63-0 win over...
The Breakdown | Reffing hell: Rugby World Cup needs to clear up collision confusion
7 years ago by The GuardianIt is right that dangerous challenges are not tolerated but why is the sport’s biggest event being used to change behaviour?The World Cup is descending into reffing hell. Various coaches have taken aim,...
Talking Points: New Zealand vs Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand absolutely thumped a toothless Canada 63-0 at the Oita Stadium on Wednesday. The All Blacks ran in nine tries and also recorded the largest win of the Rugby World Cup so far. In...
Hansen praises players after New Zealand rout Canada
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe All Blacks ran out 63-0 winners in Oita.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa are suffering from "a few butterflies" as they prepare for a "do-or-die" Rugby World Cup showdown with Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday. The Springboks...
Highlights: New Zealand v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada gave it their all but the class of the All Blacks was clear as they score 63 unanswered points. Richie Mo'unga deserves his Man of the Match award with SBW and Beauden Barrett coming close with...
