Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
'It’s in the DNA': New Zealand feels strain ahead of All Blacks opener in Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianFor some, watching the game will be too much, and the only option is to drive until you lose mobile receptionWhen the All Blacks run out to face South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup fixture on...
2019 Rugby World Cup: New Zealand v South Africa
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThere's a huge match to kick things off in Pool B – All Blacks v SpringboksSpace invader: Beauden Barrett breaks against South Africa (Getty Images)There's a huge match to kick things off in Pool B –...
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
Richie Mo’unga keeps All Blacks' flyhalf jersey for Springboks opener
7 years ago by The GuardianBeauden Barrett to start at fullback in YokohamaSonny Bill Williams on strong New Zealand benchBeauden Barrett will start at fullback for New Zealand in their World Cup Pool B opener against South Africa...
All Blacks name strong squad to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "Any combination of players in our squad could have justified their selection. But in the end we believe the 23 we have selected is the right group for this...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmbitious Japan coach Jamie Joseph is eyeing history as the hosts prepare to kick-off the Rugby World Cup against Russia in Tokyo on Friday. The Brave Blossoms caused an almighty...
Skipper McInally can be catalyst for Scotland - Hastings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Stuart McInally can be a catalyst for Scotland at the Rugby World Cup, according to former captain Gavin Hastings. Scotland begin their campaign on Sunday against Ireland in a...
