Japanese school kids are taking their Haka performances to another level
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks have been battling the heat in Kashiwa, after being welcomed in Japan a week ago. They are preparing for their opening clash with South Africa and were given a stirring rendition of a Haka...
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...
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...
Young tighthead makes opposition look like toddlers as he bullies his way through half the team
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThey breed them large in South Africa and this 16-year-old prop is no exception, as can be seen in this short video that highlights two powerful bits of play in a recent school match.
Chester Williams obituary
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth African wing who was part of the Springbok team that won the Rugby World Club in 1995In 1994, one year after he had won his first cap for South Africa and become only the third non-white person to...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland top the rankings going into RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's 19-10 win over Wales has sent Joe Schmidt's side to the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings for the first time in history. Top position in the World Rugby Men's Rankings has...
Jonny Wilkinson: ‘It took a few years for the pressure to really build. And then it exploded’ | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianJonny Wilkinson, England’s World Cup winning fly-half, speaks about his battle with mental illness and why no amount of trophies can ease the pain of depressionIt is October 1999, and a 20-year-old Jonny...
World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have another shot at top spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral teams get the chance for one last hit-out this weekend before flying to Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019 and potentially improve their rankings. View this post...
Springboks shaken by double-dose of unsettling accusations
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's been a distressing weekend for South Africa as the team has been rocked by news involving two superstar players. Winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has tested positive for a banned substance, while talisman lock...
All Blacks’ poor form no pointer to World Cup prospects, says Eddie Jones
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach believes New Zealand holding themselves back• Jones: ‘Last thing you want is to be flying before World Cup’Eddie Jones believes New Zealand have been holding themselves back for...
