Japan's spiritual home of rugby can't wait to host World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianAs the Brave Blossoms face England at Twickenham, their stunning 34-32 victory over South Africa at the last World Cup is still fresh in Japanese mindsWhile Japan’s players celebrated their stunning...
All Blacks Sevens bolstered by new and experienced signings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens will have the services of one of their most well known and experienced players through to the Tokyo Olympics, with Kurt Baker locking in his commitment through to 2020. Baker...
Springboks leave it late to stun France in Paris
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half to secure a thrilling Test victory over France in Paris. Bongi Mbonambi scored a last-gasp try as South Africa completed a stunning...
All-Ireland League Division 2C: Round 5 Review
7 years ago by Ulster Bank LeagueTwo results really stood out in All-Ireland League Division 2C last Saturday. Midleton's lead at the top of the table was cut to a single point after their winning run was ended by Malahide, while bottom...
Premiership will not move play-off final to accommodate Lions’ training
8 years ago by The Guardian• Chief executive denies trying to ‘squeeze’ tourists• ‘The Lions will always be part of the rugby schedule’Premiership Rugby will not bring its play-off final in 2021 forward to allow the...
A look at the 7 new All Blacks
8 years ago by AllBlacks.comFollowing the extended squad named by Steve Hansen we take a look at the 7 new All Blacks named. New Zealand will take on Japan, England, Ireland and Italy next month with the Bledisloe Cup game against...
'The Lowe Show': Champions Cup Player of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Lowe is the recipient of our Round 1 Champions Cup Player of the Weekend following his one man demolition of Wasps at the RDS on Friday night. The New Zealander scored twice for the Irish province...
Gardaí investigate after goalposts cut down at Tipp rugby club
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTipperary Gardaí are investigating an incident at Kilfeacle Rugby Club in which two sets of goalposts were cut down.
Graham Rowntree appointed as Georgia forwards coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his exit at Harlequins in June this year, Georgian Rugby has confirmed that former England and B&I Lions International Graham Rowntree has been appointed as the union's forwards...
WATCH: Israel Folau beats 6 players to score a superb try
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael mark his return to the Wallabies starting XV with an amazing try in the opening 20 minutes as he cut through the Argentine defence beating 6 defenders.
