Argentina heartbreak after Camille Lopez’s drop goal rescues France
7 years ago by The Guardian• Argentina rally from 20-3 down at half-time to lead• Emiliano Boffelli narrowly misses late penalty for PumasIn the end it all came down to Emiliano Boffelli. With the clock running down, the Argentina...
New Zealand v South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the All Blacks’ opening gameFrance v Argentina – live! | Australia 39-21 FijiAny thoughts? Email or tweet @LukeMcLaughlin 10.06am BST Did you catch yesterday’s tournament opener in Tokyo?...
England have earned the right to be among the favourites – Dallaglio
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have earned the right to be considered among the favourites for the Rugby World Cup, according to Lawrence Dallaglio. Eddie Jones' side, along with top-ranked Ireland, Six Nations...
George Ford takes inspiration from the Beckham experience in Sapporo
7 years ago by The Guardian• England take on Tonga in the same Sapporo Dome• Coach spoke to England’s 2002 squad for adviceGeorge Ford has revealed he has been seeking inspiration for England’s World Cup opener against Tonga...
England can practise moving through World Cup gears against Tonga | Ugo Monye
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s team have the perfect schedule and can take the shackles off against France and Argentina in the pool stageEngland’s priorities against Tonga are simple. Four tries, maximum points, a...
Ireland Name Team For Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Four players in the matchday 23 featured in the quarterfinal...
Rugby World Cup 2019: France v Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call. Damian Penaud rallied his France team-mates...
Speedster Marika Koroibete pens new Wallabies deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies speedster Marika Koroibete has given the side a huge boost on the eve of their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji by inking a new two-year contract extension to remain with Australian Rugby...
Can England, Ireland, South Africa or Wales reign? Ranking the contenders to dethrone the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not prove to be the case in the long run, but New Zealand feel a little vulnerable going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Having failed to win this year's shortened version of the...
Jonny Wilkinson has high hopes for England beyond 'nasty' quarter-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny Wilkinson believes England can win the Rugby World Cup but must first focus on negotiating a potentially tricky path to the semi-finals. England will be expected to advance to the...
