Pools of intrigue: how the Rugby World Cup groups stack up | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianNow that the autumn internationals have been completed we take a look at the prospects for the opening stage in JapanIreland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa Related: Jacob Stockdale scores only try as...
World Rugby Top 10 locked in for 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji climb to their highest position of eighth in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada return to the top 20 after securing qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2019. A...
Russian hooker finishes stunning try in high scoring contest with RWC 2019 rivals Japan
7 years ago by Rugby DumpJapan will host Russia in Tokyo in the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, so when the Pool A participants played a cliff-hanger at Kingsholm, it gave us a taste of what is to come.
2018 Test Win Ratios
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all the tests done and dusted for 2018 we take a look at how the Top 10 sides have done this year in terms of their win ratio. 1. New Zealand Despite the two...
The All Blacks could set a new World Record against England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are on the brink of setting a new world record when they face England at Twickenham this weekend. Steven Hansen's side could become the first team score four or more tries for a...
Try and try again: Japan Rugby World Cup 2019
8 years ago by The GuardianWith the tournament kicking off this time next year and the ticket ballot open, it’s time to start planningThe tournament starts on 20 September in Tokyo, with the opening ceremony followed by hosts...
England Women Sevens squad named for France training tournament
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Women Sevens head coach James Bailey has named a 15-player squad that will travel to Marcoussis, France for a two-day training tournament on 27-28 September 2018. England will play Spain,...
Springboks climb to fifth in latest World Rugby rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's win over New Zealand in Wellington moving them up two places in the World Rugby Rankings to fifth, while Australia drop to an all-time low of seventh after losing to...
IRFU Women's Programme Delivers More Players To Ireland Sevens Squad
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTeenagers Megan Burns, Anna Doyle, Brittany Hogan and Emily Lane are the latest products of the IRFU Women's Development pathway to take the step up to senior level, featuring in the Ireland squad that...
In Pics: Ireland Men's RWC Sevens Run In San Francisco
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Men's Sevens team took home the Challenge Trophy from the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, having claimed ninth spot and finished ahead of six 2017/18 World Series core teams - Australia,...
