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EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Professional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective.     During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...

The aerial battle will be the key to unlocking defences in World Cup | Nick Evans

7 years ago by The Guardian

Tactical kicking is increasingly important and England and Owen Farrell are masters of the artAfter watching New Zealand, South Africa, England and Ireland – the four most-fancied teams at the World...

Watch: Damian Willemse leaves defenders in his wake on his Saracens debut

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility back Damian Willemse made his Saracens debut against Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Cup this past weekend and set up this brilliant try with some neat footwork.   Damian Willemse...

WATCH: A new angle on George Bridge's try has been released and it is SUPERB!!!

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has released a new angle on George Bridge's brilliant try against the Springboks on Saturday. Richie Mo'unga sent a superb cross-field kick to Sevu Reece who charged down the right, setting...

Eye on South Africa: Statistically, Boks appeared to do everything right

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The answer to whether the Springboks are Rugby World Cup 2019 contenders remains a strong ‘yes’ after Saturday’s epic battle against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Hamish Watson blow and Ali Price worry add to Scotland’s woes in Japan

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Edinburgh flanker Watson out of World Cup with knee injury• Calf injury rules out Springboks prop Trevor NyakaneGregor Townsend’s Scotland have suffered a nightmare start to the World Cup, with...

Rugby World Cup social media round-up

7 years ago by Rugby World

Here's everything that's been happening on social media over the last few daysIncredible view: George Bridge's try against South Africa was the subject of a unique view (Getty Images)As you would expect,...

Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad.     The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...

Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also.   2. Jamie George - England   In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...

Italy coach O'Shea demands improvement after victory over Namibia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance.       Conor O'Shea was left frustrated by Italy's...