Double header Pacific rugby feast as giants clash this weekend
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFiji, Samoa, Tonga and a New Zealand Heartland XV will take part in the World Rugby Pasifika Challenge II – ‘The Road to Japan’, a blockbuster double header in Auckland this Saturday.
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad Japan kick the tournament off against Russia with Ireland, Scotland and Samoa all in the host's pool. 【日本代表】日本ラグビーフットボール協会は、9月20日（金）に開幕する「ラグビーワールドカップ2019（#RWC2019）」へ向けた日本代表最終登録メンバー計31名を決定しました→https://t.co/cA70bBuVKz...
"And I would imagine his leadership qualities are coming out in full force this week" - Jamie Heaslip
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip. Jamie Heaslip is confident Rory Best is the right man to lead...
Highlanders add four players to 2020 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have recruited Mitchell Hunt, Jona Nareki, Ngane Punivai and Connor Garden-Bachop for the 2020 season. Hunt an experienced player with 42 Super games to his name can play fullback or first-five...
O'Driscoll confident Ireland can turn form around 'very, very quickly'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll is concerned by Ireland's form a month out from the Rugby World Cup but believes they can swiftly turn their fortunes around. Ireland were the dominant team in...
Third time lucky for All Blacks’ unlikely hero Matt Todd | Matt McIlraith
7 years ago by The GuardianFlanker will finally go to a Rugby World Cup where he will bring many qualities that can be so crucial at major tournamentsAll Blacks flanker Matt Todd is no stranger to the feeling of deja vu. Indeed,...
WATCH: Manu Tuilagi 'back to his best' adds a potent element to England's Rugby World Cup campaign
7 years ago by Rugby DumpManu Tuilagi's impact against Ireland on Saturday has given fans every indication that he is reaching peak form, fully capable of putting in the kind of performances that saw him almost single-handedly...
New Zealand Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
7 years ago by Rugby WorldWinner of the past two World Cups, the All Blacks are once again favourites going into the Rugby World Cup Unprecedented: NZ are going for three in a row (Getty Images) Winner of the past two World Cups,...
Mako Vunipola boost for England but Jack Nowell ‘touch and go’ for World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Prop Vunipola to miss Italy trip but likely to be ready for Tonga• Exeter wing Nowell’s Japan chances in the balance, says coachEngland prop Mako Vunipola, whose injury was the sole blight on their...
Rugby World Cup bonus points explained
7 years ago by Rugby WorldConfused about the bonus-point system at Japan 2019? We break it down hereFab four: Nehe Milner-Skudder scores New Zealand's bonus-point try against Tonga in 2015 (Getty Images)Confused about the bonus-point...
