Wales can plot route to final if they beat Wallabies - Warburton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales can start dreaming of reaching their first Rugby World Cup final if they beat Australia on Sunday, according to Sam Warburton. Two-time semi-finalists Wales started their 2019 campaign...
England choose attrition rather than razzle-dazzle to deal with USA | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand dare, England wear down – Eddie Jones is playing patience as counterpoint to the All Blacks’ artistrySteve Hansen reflected this week on how much European teams had improved since the 2015...
Rugby World Cup interviewer calls Italy's Dean Budd the Canada captain – video
7 years ago by The GuardianAn interviewer at the Rugby World Cup in Japan was left red-faced on Thursday after wrongly describing Dean Budd as the Canada captain in his opening question."Italy!" Budd replied, pointing to the badge...
Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara a hit in New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRonan O'Gara's latest Irish Examiner column picked up by official All Blacks website.
Match Report: Italy 48-7 Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly crushed Canada with a 48-7 victory in Fukuoka as they maintained their unbeaten Rugby World Cup start ahead of a potentially pivotal clash with South Africa. The Azzurri had only...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne looks at how world class flyhalves operate
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOmar Mouneimne takes a dive into how world-class flyhalves unlock modern defences in his latest exclusive look into the modern trends of rugby. The current Worcester Warriors defence coach...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Scarlets sign Fiji World Cup lock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Fijian World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva, bringing their contingent in Japan up to 15 players. The 6ft 6in forward came off the bench at half-time during...
How ‘shy boy’ Leitch was moulded into a leader at Yamanote High | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianJapan’s captain joined Yamanote High at 15 – his success has inspired others to follow him from New Zealand to the best rugby school in all HokkaidoStumbling blind through suburbs of Sapporo, following...
World Rugby admits referees need to be more consistent
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released a statement admitting that the officials have not been consistent enough following a usual review of the opening matches of the Rugby World Cup. This follows plenty...
