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Footage of Jerome Garces officiating goes viral as fans struggle to understand some of those calls

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Following South Africa's 23-13 loss to New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup, French referee Jerome Garces' performance has come under heavy scrutiny. He received a large amount of abuse online,...

Sean Wainui cleared of dangerous tackle

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taranaki winger Sean Wainui has had his four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle overturned.     Wainui was initially handed a four-week suspension after he was cited for a dangerous tackle...

EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Professional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective.     During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...

The aerial battle will be the key to unlocking defences in World Cup | Nick Evans

7 years ago by The Guardian

Tactical kicking is increasingly important and England and Owen Farrell are masters of the artAfter watching New Zealand, South Africa, England and Ireland – the four most-fancied teams at the World...

WATCH: A new angle on George Bridge's try has been released and it is SUPERB!!!

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has released a new angle on George Bridge's brilliant try against the Springboks on Saturday. Richie Mo'unga sent a superb cross-field kick to Sevu Reece who charged down the right, setting...

Eye on South Africa: Statistically, Boks appeared to do everything right

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The answer to whether the Springboks are Rugby World Cup 2019 contenders remains a strong ‘yes’ after Saturday’s epic battle against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Russia v Samoa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vaeluaga Steve Jackson has emphasised the importance of consistency in team selection after confirming Chris Vui will captain Samoa in their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia.     Samoa...

Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad.     The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...

“They will be shitting themselves” - Sir Graham Henry

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some brilliant insight from Sir Graham Henry on when asked how he would settle the nerves of players making their Rugby World Cup debuts.   “They will be shitting themselves”Brilliant...

Eye on New Zealand: Restructures reduce All Black vulnerabilities

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The All Blacks, it seems, are not quite as vulnerable as everybody at this World Cup had hoped.