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Rugby World Cup Greatest Shocks

7 years ago by Rugby World

Owain Jones looks at eight of the biggest Rugby World Cup shocks to take place during the tournament. Out Of Nowhere: Japan beat South Africa in 2015 (Getty Images)Owain Jones looks at eight of the biggest...

Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September:   The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...

Van Graan delights as Munster’s stars shine for Ireland in Japan

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

All going as predicted, Johann van Graan may be dealing with dual loyalties if Ireland and South Africa clash in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Yokohama on Sunday, October 20.

Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Italy v Canada

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday.       Italy's strength in depth will be tested when they face Canada in the...

Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: England v United States

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Stand-in captain George Ford is raring to go against the United States as England have to quickly put a gruelling Rugby World Cup opener behind them.     England were far too...

Johann van Graan purring over Murray and Stander

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

All going as predicted, Johann van Graan may be dealing with dual loyalties if Ireland and South Africa clash in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Yokohama on Sunday, October 20.

How ‘shy boy’ Leitch was moulded into a leader at Yamanote High | Andy Bull

7 years ago by The Guardian

Japan’s captain joined Yamanote High at 15 – his success has inspired others to follow him from New Zealand to the best rugby school in all HokkaidoStumbling blind through suburbs of Sapporo, following...

Vunipola better off playing than eating Kobe beef, jokes Eddie Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billy Vunipola took some big hits in England' Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga, but has been named to start against the United States.       Zane Kapeli SMASHES Billy Vunipola...

World Rugby admits referees need to be more consistent

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has released a statement admitting that the officials have not been consistent enough following a usual review of the opening matches of the Rugby World Cup.     This follows plenty...

Footage of Jerome Garces officiating goes viral as fans struggle to understand some of those calls

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Following South Africa's 23-13 loss to New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup, French referee Jerome Garces' performance has come under heavy scrutiny. He received a large amount of abuse online,...