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...
Rugby World Cup dream at stake as Germany face Portugal
8 years ago by Rugby WorldMartyn Thomas reviews a crucial Test in HeidelbergHappier times: A full-strength Germany against Belgium last yearRugby World Cup dream at stake as Germany face Portugal Germany host Portugal on Saturday...
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...
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...
Russia qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019 in place of Romania
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWorld Rugby hand down points deductions for Romania, Belgium and Spain after all three are adjudged to have fielded ineligible players. Russia join Pool ARussia qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019 in place...
Five Spain Players Banned For Confronting Referee
8 years ago by Rugby WorldFive Spain players have been banned for confronting the referee after they lost to Belgium 18-10 in MarchControversy: The Spanish players swarm around the referee (Getty Images)Five Spain players have...
Investigation launched into World Cup qualification in Europe
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWorld Rugby launches investigation into RWC 2019 qualification process following ineligibility reportsDownbeat: Spain's Fabien Perrin shows his disappointment after the Belgium game (Getty Images)World...
