Samoa and Germany 160-minutes away from a place at next year's World Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGermany find themselves in a particularly opportunistic position this weekend when they face Samoa in the first of two matches to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Despite a...
South Africa retain 7s Series crown after dramatic Paris finale
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe HSBC World Rugby Sevenâs Series title came down to the final match of the final leg as Paris was the setting for a dramatic finale, with South Africa needing a tournament victory to overtake...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis morning's news is dominated by the naming of the lineups ahead of this weekend's Test action. A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts Cheika...
Spain & Romania's appeals both rejected by World Rugby
8 years ago by World RugbyFollowing appeals lodged by Romania and Spain, an Independent Appeal Committee has upheld the decision of the Independent Disputes Committee relating to breaches of player eligibility during the European...
Samoan players lose their bearings resulting in comedy gold at London 7s
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSamoa got the better of Spain to win their clash 26-10 at the London Sevens this past weekend but made the task a little more difficult than it should have been, with this horrendous blooper in the first...
Video Replays: Ireland Men's Sevens Bronze Medal Run In London
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRelive Ireland's thrilling six-match campaign at the London leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as Anthony Eddy's men made history by claiming the scalps of Spain, the USA and hosts England to come...
Romania and Spain appeal Rugby World Cup decision
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania and Spain have lodged appeals against the ruling earlier this month that Russia would qualify for the World Cup at Romania’s expense, confirms PlanetRugby. The two are appealing...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTana Umaga & Leon MacDonald to lead Blues in 2019 The Blues and New Zealand Rugby have today announced that Tana Umaga will have his role as Head Coach extended by a further 12 months to the end...
Russia handed World Cup place as Romania penalised for ineligible player
8 years ago by The Guardian• Russians will contest opening game against hosts Japan in 2019• Romanians punished for fielding Sione Faka’osilea in six qualifiersRussia will appear at the World Cup next year after Romania, Spain...
Russia Replace Romania In Ireland's RWC 2019 Pool
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn independent Judicial and Disputes committee appointed by World Rugby has ruled that Russia will join Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2019 pool, following the fielding of ineligible players by Belgium, Spain...
