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Cheika slates Fiji over Reece Hodge referral

7 years ago by The Guardian

Irate Wallabies coach claims Fiji went behind his backSays referral is not ‘in the spirit of the game at all’Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has criticised Fiji for referring winger Reece Hodge for...

Reece Hodge cited for dangerous tackle

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies back Reece Hodge has been cited for the controversial tackle that left Fiji flanker Peceli Yato concussed during Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash.   Hodge appeared to tackle...

Australia wing Reece Hodge cited for tackle on Fiji’s Peceli Yato

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Player faces disciplinary hearing in Tokyo• Ban would jeopardise rest of his World CupThe Australia wing Reece Hodge may miss the rest of the World Cup after he was cited for his controversial tackle...

Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also.   2. Jamie George - England   In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...

Positional switch the key in Australia's Rugby World Cup win over Fiji

7 years ago by The Guardian

The subtle shift of James O’Connor to inside-centre gave the Wallabies the ball-playing style they needed to overcome a determined Fijian sideWallabies coach Michael Cheika made a key positional switch...

A look at Wales' opening game against Georgia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia.       Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes Alun Wyn Jones...

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia vs Fiji - Rugby World Cup 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia avoided an upset with a 39-21 win over Fiji in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup. Fiji got off to a dream start, kicking an early penalty and scoring a try shortly after for an 8-0 lead....

Australia expected Fiji fury - Cheika

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji failed to see out a shock victory over Australia in their Rugby World Cup opener, and Michael Cheika was proud of his team's recovery.       Australia knew Fiji were going to...