Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama. New Zealand will need to hit the ground running in their bid...
All Blacks boss Hansen condemns 'pretty obvious' Erasmus referee tactics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen claims rival boss Rassie Erasmus was wrong to question standards of Test refereeing ahead of South Africa's Rugby World Cup opener. The All Blacks face the...
Rugby World Cup: fans give their previews and predictions
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa are confident. Scotland are hard to predict. Wales have high hopes. And Uruguay just want to win a gameWe hope to win it, but is that realistic? We will be competitive and we will trouble...
Good luck to all commentators trying to deal with the Georgian back row combination
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile the likes of the All Blacks, South Africa and England pose the most formidable back rows at the Rugby World Cup, Georgia are equally as dangerous, for commentators to pronounce.
Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...
The Breakdown | New Zealand have been fallible in World Cup years before – and won
7 years ago by The GuardianStruggles against South Africa and Ireland have encouraged belief All Blacks can be toppled, but write them off at your perilSouth Africa have spent the week preparing for their opener against New Zealand...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
"They've really come to the fore in a massive way over the last month and a half" - Bryan Habana
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana. Rassie Erasmus' tremendous development of the South Africa squad...
All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan. Talk of two-time defending champions New Zealand being vulnerable...
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...
