Semi-finalists England and South Africa climb in world rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter big wins over Australia and Japan respectively in the Rugby World Cup, England and South Africa moved up in the world rankings. The Rugby World Cup semi-finals will feature the...
Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus was thankful South Africa "knew which buttons to push" to fend off the threat of another Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. After their stunning loss to the Brave Blossoms four years...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Guilhem Guirado has been recalled to the starting XV for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales, despite rumours of a bust-up with coach Jacques Brunel. Hooker Guirado did not...
Success for England is winning the tournament – Robinson
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will consider anything less than winning the Rugby World Cup as a failure, according to former world champion Jason Robinson. Eddie Jones' side meet Australia in a quarter-final showdown...
Jonny May reaches England 50 and reflects how missing a big night out paid off
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Leicester wing will reach his half-century of caps on Saturday and has fate – and his parents – to thank for making the most of the first of those six years agoNot for the first time Jonny May...
Billy Vunipola set to start against Australia after decisive training session
7 years ago by The Guardian• England expect to name same XV that started against Argentina • No 8 Vunipola looks to have fully recovered from twisted ankleBilly Vunipola came through Wednesday’s final training session before...
Vunipola 'very likely' to face Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland number eight Billy Vunipola trained on Tuesday and is "very likely" to start Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia, according to assistant coach John Mitchell. The...
Vunipola fitness boost for England ahead of World Cup quarter-final
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIn a major lift to Eddie Jones’ men, the powerful Saracens number eight is on course to recover from the ankle injury that forced him off at half-time against Argentina 10 days ago.
England upbeat over Billy Vunipola's chances of facing Australia
7 years ago by The GuardianJohn Mitchell says No 8 ‘very likely’ to start gameSquad train in front of new arrival, Ricky StuartEngland have insisted Billy Vunipola is “very likely” to start their World Cup quarter-final...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
