Test Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup warm-ups done and dusted and the Rugby World Cup a mere few days away, we take a look back the past weekend and selected our team of the Week. 1. Ellis Genge -...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland top the rankings going into RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's 19-10 win over Wales has sent Joe Schmidt's side to the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings for the first time in history. Top position in the World Rugby Men's Rankings has...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA name 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup The USA has officially announced the 31-player squad for Rugby World Cup Japan 2019. Head Coach Gary Gold has named...
Jonny Wilkinson: ‘It took a few years for the pressure to really build. And then it exploded’ | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianJonny Wilkinson, England’s World Cup winning fly-half, speaks about his battle with mental illness and why no amount of trophies can ease the pain of depressionIt is October 1999, and a 20-year-old Jonny...
Eddie Jones leaves no stone unturned in preparation for the unexpected | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s management has instilled a calm in the World Cup squad that captain Owen Farrell believes will ensure they can deal with any unforeseen problems in JapanThe 2019 Rugby World Cup does not kick...
Highlights: England 37 - 0 Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dominant second half performance saw England conclude their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 37-0 home thumping of Italy. Italy squandered a great chance at a try in the corner, but it was England...
Watch: Two butchered tries from this weekend's test action
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were some excellent tries scored this past weekend as the test nations closed off their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. However, there were two clear chances...
Australia’s departure for Rugby World Cup delayed by Typhoon Faxai
7 years ago by The Guardian• Japan bracing for record-breaking wind and rain• England are due to fly to Japan on Sunday eveningThe Australian team’s departure for the Rugby World Cup has been delayed after meteorologists warned...
Eddie Jones tells England players a World Cup win brings rich rewards | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianCoach says tournament victory would make history and earn England players ‘personal happiness’ as well as ‘financial benefits’England fly to Japan on Sunday under clear instructions from Eddie...
England's Vunipola & Nowell to miss at least two World Cup games
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage. Mako Vunipola will miss at least the first...
