'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
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...
I've had better birthdays, says Gatland after Howley's Wales exit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' Rugby World Cup squad have pulled together after the shock of backs coach Rob Howley being sent home from Japan over an alleged breach of betting regulations. On Tuesday,...
The experts' tips for success in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan. It is little surprise to see powerhouses New Zealand...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
England should consider Pacific Islands tour, says coach Scott Wisemantel
7 years ago by The Guardian• Attack coach says tier-one nations must do more to help• ‘No reason England can’t go there’ says WisemantelWhen England’s attack coach, Scott Wisemantel, discusses the state of Pacific Island...
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw unlikely to feature against Scotland #RWC2019 Reasonably positive news on Robbie Henshaw @henshawrob after the scan. He is unlikely to feature v @Scotlandteam He...
