Champions Cup Team of Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a pulsating opening round of the Champions Cup, we have selected our team of the week. 1. Jeremy Loughman - Munster A tough call on Connacht's Denis Buckley who was...
Powerhouse Fijian pair too much for outclassed Quins
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont fired out a warning to the rest of their Heineken Champions Cup rivals as they overpowered Harlequins 53-21 in Pool 3 at Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin. Fijian duo Peceli Yato...
Watch: Peceli Yato hilarious attempt at a chip and chase
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeceli Yato put in an incredible performance against Harlequins as Clermont claimed a massive 53-21 victory but there was one moment in the match that Yato will want to forget quickly and that was this...
RWC Preview: Wales vs Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Davies jokingly told Warren Gatland he had "finally seen the light" after being named in Wales' side to face Fiji - but is serious about making the most of a chance to start at the Rugby...
Cheika addressing Australia discipline issues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has been working on ways for Australia to limit the number of penalties they are conceding at the Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies comfortably defeated Uruguay 45-10 on Saturday...
Cheika refuses to discuss Wallabies' high tackling
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika was unwilling to discuss high tackling by Australia after their 45-10 victory over Uruguay in Oita on Saturday. A routine Pool D success for the Wallabies came despite first-half...
RWC Preview: Australia v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fired-up Michael Cheika insists Reece Hodge's three-game suspension will not "derail" Australia as they prepare for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup clash against Wales. Winger Hodge was retrospectively...
Reece Hodge defends himself and Cheika with new statement on tackle ban
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWallaby winger Reece Hodge has released a statement defending his high tackle on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato which led to a three-week ban.
Australia coach Michael Cheika defends Reece Hodge over high tackle rules – video
7 years ago by The GuardianAustralia head coach Michael Cheika defended Reece Hodge after an independent disciplinary tribunal said the Wallabies wing did not know World Rugby’s new rules over high tackles.Hodge was cited and...
Wales working hard to stay within laws at Rugby World Cup, says Justin Tipuric
7 years ago by The Guardian• Warren Gatland’s side put in extra tackle technique training• Wales face Australia in key Pool D match on SundayJustin Tipuric insists Wales have done everything they possibly can – including...