Ronan O’Gara: 'Question marks' over New Zealand's best backline for South Africa showdown
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRonan O’Gara, speaking at the Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup Tournament Preview last Monday, has said there are “question marks” over the make-up of New Zealand’s best backline,...
The experts' tips for success in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan. It is little surprise to see powerhouses New Zealand...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
South Africa stick to winning formula for World Cup opener against All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianSpringboks unchanged from last outing against JapanRassie Erasmus expects tight encounter in YokohamaSouth Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus has picked his strongest, most settled team to tackle New...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn update from Japan as we are just two days away from the start of the tournament. Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia FULL...
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks cover up tattoos in Japan to tackle yakuza link
7 years ago by The GuardianWith body ink associated with yakuza gangsters, New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup stars are happy to hide their artwork The All Blacks are gamely braving Japan’s humidity and covering up their considerable...
Rugby World Cup: Pool B Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Pool C this is the most talked about group with the current World Champions involved and up against a South African side that in the last 18 months have managed to claw their way back in contention....
Moore to take Black Ferns through to 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore will lead the team through to the 2021 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby announced today. For the first time the Black Ferns Head Coach role will be...
"They've really come to the fore in a massive way over the last month and a half" - Bryan Habana
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana. Rassie Erasmus' tremendous development of the South Africa squad...
