Thursday Evening Round Up

Thursday Evening Round Up

Rugby World Cup 2019 Fixtures

  

The pools have been drawn for Rugby World Cup 2019 with hosts Japan in Pool A, defending champions New Zealand with South Africa in Pool B, England with France and Argentina in Pool C and Australia with Wales and Georgia in Pool D.

The 48 matches will be spread across 12 host cities, with each match venue hosting a minimum of two matches.

The host nation will begin its campaign against Europe 1 in the tournament’s opening match at 19:45 at the Tokyo Stadium, venue for five pool matches, two quarter-finals and the bronze final.

What the World Cup playoffs would look like on CURRENT World Rankings

With the World Cup Final two years away we have a look at who would make the knock out stages based on their World Rankings. 

Henderson Considering Offers Overseas

Ulster & Ireland international forward Iain Henderson is considering offers from abroad with his current Ulster contract expiring at the end of this season.

The Ireland coaching set-up will be on alert to prevent another high profile departure from the playing staff. The 25-year old is in line to earn a centralised contract with the IRFU in the coming months but he revealed yesterday that he is the subject of interest from a handful of overseas clubs.

 

Dragons sign Rugby League starlet Calvin Wellington

Dragons have strengthened their options in the midfield with the signing of Rugby League starlet Calvin Wellington.

The Welsh born versatile centre, joins the Dragons and Rugby Union following three years at Rugby League team St Helens.

LINEUPS: Barbarians v New Zealand

Japan v Australia Line-Ups:

 

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