Uncapped Shannon Touhey one of six Connacht players in Ireland squad
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyIreland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs has named a squad of 37 ahead of their busy November schedule, which will see them travel to Scotland and France for training and practice games ahead of a November...
England aim to send message against USA in Japan’s rugby city | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s side not just have to contend with a short turnaround but tricky opposition in KobeHaving sapped a few spirits in Sapporo last Sunday England’s next objective is to put the “ko” into...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Scarlets sign Fiji World Cup lock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Fijian World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva, bringing their contingent in Japan up to 15 players. The 6ft 6in forward came off the bench at half-time during...
World Rugby admits referees need to be more consistent
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released a statement admitting that the officials have not been consistent enough following a usual review of the opening matches of the Rugby World Cup. This follows plenty...
England Name Team To Face USA
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play USA Rugby in England’s second pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe, Tokyo. George Ford will captain England following the team's...
Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...
Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. 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...
Wesley Fofana ruled out of the World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Rugby have confirmed that Wesley Fofana has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup following a complication of his thigh injury sustained during the clash against Italy last month. 🔴...
"We know they are going to be ferocious and full of pride and passion". - Eddie Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have prepared a specific plan to counter the strengths of Tonga in their World Cup opener, according to Eddie Jones. Eddie Jones stressed the importance of England...
