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Can England, Ireland, South Africa or Wales reign? Ranking the contenders to dethrone the All Blacks

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It may not prove to be the case in the long run, but New Zealand feel a little vulnerable going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup.     Having failed to win this year's shortened version of the...

Jonny Wilkinson has high hopes for England beyond 'nasty' quarter-final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny Wilkinson believes England can win the Rugby World Cup but must first focus on negotiating a potentially tricky path to the semi-finals.     England will be expected to advance to the...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia v Fiji

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.       Michael Cheika insists he is not feeling any great...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictions

7 years ago by The Guardian

All 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 Rugby

In 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 Guardian

This 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 Guardian

The 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 Rugby

With 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 Rugby

It'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 World

All 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