England got the job done against Tonga and the USA...but the World Cup really starts next week
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were very good as they dismissed a physical USA side, but the reality is the World Cup proper starts next week with tough tests against Argentina and France. ,
Clive Woodward slams Reece Hodge ban decision
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England head coach and Rugby World Cup winner Sir Clive Woodward has disagreed with World Rugby’s decision to ban Australian back Reece Hodge for three weeks.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnI feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity. ...
SUSPENDED: Reece Hodge shoulder deemed worthy of a red card following citing
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWallabies back Reece Hodge has been suspended for the dangerous tackle he made against Fiji in last weekend's RWC opener for the two Pool D sides. He appeared before a disciplinary committee in Tokyo today,...
Fiji fans turn on coach John McKee after shock loss to Uruguay
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFijian rugby fans have turned on head coach John McKee on social media after his side were upset by Uruguay on Wednesday at the Rugby World Cup.
WATCH: Uruguay celebrate after courageous performance upsets Fiji in biggest RWC 2019 boilover to date
7 years ago by Rugby DumpUruguay have caused the biggest upset of the 2019 World Cup to date as they put in a courageous performance to beat Fiji 30-27 earlier today. It is their biggest ever win in Test rugby, sparking tears...
England coach Eddie Jones is right to start Billy Vunipola against USA... he needs miles in his legs
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is interesting that Billy Vunipola, previously such an injury-prone player, will start his sixth game in a row on Thursday. It's a good call, though. He needs miles in his legs. ...
Foul play in the spotlight again as Samoa escape two red cards to win comfortably
7 years ago by Rugby DumpSamoa had a far more challenging contest than they expected as Russia turned up and fought valiantly, managing to lead 6-5 at halftime, before going down 34-9 in the end. Foul play was again a topic of...
Footage of Jerome Garces officiating goes viral as fans struggle to understand some of those calls
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing South Africa's 23-13 loss to New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup, French referee Jerome Garces' performance has come under heavy scrutiny. He received a large amount of abuse online,...
Italy kick off RWC 2019 campaign with comfortable victory over Namibia in Osaka
7 years ago by Rugby DumpItaly started their Rugby World Cup campaign in the best possible fashion by securing a relatively comfortable 47-21 victory over Namibia in Osaka.
