Ireland optimistic over Henshaw despite hamstring injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite suffering a hamstring problem in training, Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will not be heading home early from Japan. Ireland remain "reasonably positive" over Robbie Henshaw's...
Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw unlikely to feature against Scotland #RWC2019 Reasonably positive news on Robbie Henshaw @henshawrob after the scan. He is unlikely to feature v @Scotlandteam He...
Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage. The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...
Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...
"We are preparing for a game that’s 20-times faster (than we are used to)" - Russia Head coach Lyn Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia sneaked into the Rugby World Cup after Romania and Spain were disqualified for multiple eligibility breaches during qualifying for the competition as they fielded ineligible players. The...
Number of Kiwi coaches at World Cup prompts questions over health of global rugby | Matt McIlraith
7 years ago by The GuardianWith seven New Zealanders leading teams in Japan, the diversity of the game may not be evolving at the highest levelAs the ninth Rugby World Cup approaches, the bookmakers’ odds on a Kiwi getting his...
Rugby World Cup: how well will your country do in the tournament?
7 years ago by The GuardianHow far will your team go? Who are your standout players? What is the mood like in your country before the tournament?The ninth Rugby World Cup begins in Japan next Friday, with the host nation taking...
Connacht Finish With A Flourish Against Ireland’s Pool Opponents
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo weeks before they open the Rugby World Cup against tournament hosts Japan, the Russian national team went down 42-14 to fast-finishing Connacht whose late flurry included a brace of tries from Stephen...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Russia team guide
7 years ago by The GuardianRussia sneaked into Japan 2019 through the back door and the Bears’ main aim is to secure a maiden World Cup win Continue reading...
Two Fitzgerald tries sets up Connacht win over Russia in Moscow
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyRussia 14-42 Connacht Two almost identical tries from winger Stephen Fitzgerald set up a comfortable win over a Russian side playing their final World Cup warm up game before departing for Japan...
