Rugby World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictions
7 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks are still frontrunners, Fiji can spring a surprise or two and will England and Wales be the pick of the home nations?Robert Kitson South Africa, unless they are flattened in the final by a free-wheeling...
Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...
Rugby World Cup shocks and routs, Solheim Cup drama and Ansu Fati | Classic YouTube
7 years ago by The GuardianThis week’s roundup also features last-second basketball genius, Lasith Malinga the slinger and an NFL Friends tribute1) The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, and the group stage will give minnows the...
Humidity to home heroics: five things to look out for at the Rugby World Cup | Ben Ryan
7 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks could lose their opener and win the tournament, Fiji have a shock in them, while cancellations could play a partThe phoney war is over and on Friday there will be no more warm-yourself-up-but-nobody...
The Deadliest Wingers At The Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith many expecting this to be the closest contested World Cup to date, we thought it would be worthwhile having a few of the deadliest wingers in the competition this year. All...
Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
2019 Rugby World Cup: Australia v Fiji
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAll you need to know about the opening match of Pool DHigh rise: Australia secure lineout ball against Fiji (Getty Images)All you need to know about the opening match of Pool D
Fiji name strong squad to face Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach John McKee has named a powerhouse 23 to face Australia in their opening Pool D match against Australia on Saturday. Six players in Fiji's starting line-up also started...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Wallabies go with Pocock-Hooper combination for World Cup opener
7 years ago by The Guardian‘Pooper’ combination to start against Fiji in SapporoLukhan Salakai-Loto demoted to benchMichael Cheika has reinstated his “Pooper” loose forward combination for their World Cup Pool D opener against...
