Can Springboks buck the trend and complete first Rugby Championship-World Cup double?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may have just won the Rugby Championship, but history is against them when it comes to completing a double at this year's World Cup. In the previous five years when there...
Ireland await news of Carbery injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoey Carbery did not suffer a fractured ankle in the win over Italy but Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is unsure how serious the fly-half's injury is. Carbery was carted off in the second half...
Players stake final claim for Japan as Eddie Jones begins to wield axe
7 years ago by The GuardianMike Brown and Ben Te’o first to fall in fight for a place in England’s 31-man World Cup squad but more will followEddie Jones believes that fighting spirit will be needed to win a World Cup that the...
New Zealand's biggest losses after Wallabies walloping
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the heaviest defeats New Zealand have suffered following their 47-26 loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship. New Zealand suffered the joint-heaviest loss in their...
Joe Schmidt provides an update on Joey Carbery
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has proved an update on Joey Carbery after the standoff left the field early in Ireland's win over Italy at Aviva Stadium. Carbery attempted to walk off the field...
Hansen slams 'dumb footy' from All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup drubbing
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen said the world champions only had themselves to blame for a heavy defeat against Australia. Steve Hansen slammed his New Zealand side for playing "dumb footy" after...
Cokanasiga, Joseph and Ludlam into England team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Cokanasiga, Jonathan Joseph and Lewis Ludlam have come into the England team due to a trio of injuries. Ruaridh McConnochie will have to wait a little longer for his England...
Wonderful Wallabies hand All Blacks joint-heaviest defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett's first-half red card gave Australia the impetus to dismantle Bledisloe Cup rivals New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. Australia celebrated a record-setting Bledisloe...
Rugby World Cup: I feel sorry for England No 9s after Willi Heinz selection vs Wales
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I do not understand the selection of Willi Heinz at scrum-half, and vice-captain, on debut. Heinz has been picked on merit, but I feel truly sorry for the other No 9s. ,
Wales ‘in a good place’ says Warren Gatland with No 1 spot in sight
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales could top rankings with favourable weekend results• Grand Slam champions choose strong side for TwickenhamWhen Eddie Jones took charge of England, one of his goals was to supplant the All Blacks...
