Rugby World Cup: fans give their previews and predictions
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa are confident. Scotland are hard to predict. Wales have high hopes. And Uruguay just want to win a gameWe hope to win it, but is that realistic? We will be competitive and we will trouble...
Rugby World Cup 2019: a guide to the referees
7 years ago by The GuardianFrom a corruption lawyer to a former detective, we run the rule over the 12 men tasked with keeping law and order in JapanThe oldest referee in the tournament and the most experienced – he has controlled...
Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...
Rugby World Cup shocks and routs, Solheim Cup drama and Ansu Fati | Classic YouTube
7 years ago by The GuardianThis week’s roundup also features last-second basketball genius, Lasith Malinga the slinger and an NFL Friends tribute1) The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, and the group stage will give minnows the...
The Deadliest Wingers At The Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith many expecting this to be the closest contested World Cup to date, we thought it would be worthwhile having a few of the deadliest wingers in the competition this year. All...
Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
France confident of pipping England to top spot and going all the way to World Cup final
7 years ago by The GuardianFrance spring surprises in selection for Argentina game Team on a par with best in world, says Yoann Huget France’s unpredictability these days tends to be in their team selection rather than their play,...
Strong Argentine squad named for French test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a strong side to take on France in their opening Rugby World Cup match on Saturday. Pablo Matera leads the side in the six jersey and is accompanied...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
