Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also. 2. Jamie George - England In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...
Italy coach O'Shea demands improvement after victory over Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance. Conor O'Shea was left frustrated by Italy's...
Steve Hansen says World Rugby will alter HIA process after Cane debacle
7 years ago by The Guardian• Flanker missed second half despite passing half-time HIA test• ‘They’ve modified it which is great, good response’The All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen, has revealed World Rugby have altered the...
Sexton and Best lead the charge as Ireland prove their credentials
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers. Ireland have never made it past the...
Dominant Ireland claim an emphatic win in their RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best began his final Rugby World Cup campaign with a try as Ireland accelerated away from Scotland en route to an opening win. Ireland eased to a 27-3 Pool A win over Scotland in...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's performance v New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe had a superb game for the Springboks against the All Blacks despite his side going down to the All Blacks. 🔥 @Cheslin_Kolbe11 🔥#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/OVP12t5MGe —...
Hansen says All Blacks have 'plenty' to work on despite opening win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on." Steve Hansen is confident there is more to come...
“We can come back from this” - Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time. It...
Italy overcome early scare to beat spirited Namibia in Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianNamibia well beaten in Hanazono despite scoring opening tryItaly secure bonus point and face Canada before South AfricaItaly scored three tries within the space of 10 minutes, either side of half-time,...
Aaron Smith believes win over South Africa reasserts All Blacks’ supremacy
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAll Blacks scrum-half believes New Zealand flexed their World Cup muscle against South Africa.
