Wales hopeful Jonathan Davies will be fit for WC semis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Davies is in doubt for Wales' semi-final clash with South Africa, however Wales are confident he will be fit for the clash after he suffered a knee injury. Davies was set...
Japan's new domestic league is set to receive support from the Top 14
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon and Lyon are two of the Top 14 clubs poised to collaborate with Japanese franchises in a new partnership as Japanese rugby looks to capitalise on their successful Rugby World Cup. The...
Michael Cheika linked with Top 14 giants
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika is being tipped to take over as Montpellier's director of rugby from Kiwi coach Vern Cotter. Cheika quit after five years as Wallabies head...
Michael Cheika linked with move to French Top 14 club Montpellier
7 years ago by The GuardianReports suggest Cheika will become club’s director of rugbyMontpellier has same structure Cheika despised with Wallabies Outgoing Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been freshly linked with a move back...
‘We don’t have to bowl a super over’: All Blacks braced for World Cup repeat | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland got the better of New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup final but Steve Hansen’s squad seem to have been preparing for an unlikely draw in JapanSteve Hansen always has a list of what‑ifs. It...
Referee Peyper omitted from semi-finals after fan photo
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Peyper has not been selected to referee a Rugby World Cup semi-final after a photo emerged of him with Wales fans apparently mocking France's sent-off lock Sebastien Vahaamahina. The...
Referee Jaco Peyper snubbed for Rugby World Cup semi-final after photo row
7 years ago by The GuardianWorld Rugby condemns photo of Peyper with Welsh fans‘Peyper recognises that a picture of him was inappropriate’Referee Jaco Peyper was not considered for a Rugby World Cup semi-final appointment after...
Owens and Garces take control of the Semi Finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens (Wales) will take charge of England versus New Zealand on Saturday (17:00 JST) with Romain Poite and Pascal Gaüzère (both France) as assistant referees and Marius Jonker (South...
Dan Biggar urges Wales to ‘change rest of our lives’ against South Africa
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half puts his faith in ‘attitude and resolve’ for semi-final• Biggar admits quarter-final win over France was fortunateWales have been urged to seize the moment and take advantage of the...
Semi-finalists England and South Africa climb in world rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter big wins over Australia and Japan respectively in the Rugby World Cup, England and South Africa moved up in the world rankings. The Rugby World Cup semi-finals will feature the...
