McAllister set for first competitive start as Connacht go in search of Scarlets win
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyProp Paddy McAllister is set to make his first competitive start in a Connacht jersey as his side travel to the Scarlets for the opening round of the Guinness Pro14 on Saturday (k/o 5:15pm). McAllister,...
England got the job done against Tonga and the USA...but the World Cup really starts next week
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were very good as they dismissed a physical USA side, but the reality is the World Cup proper starts next week with tough tests against Argentina and France. ,
Rugby World Cup 2019: Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnI feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity. ...
Round one: Tyrrells Premier 15s
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Tyrrells Premier 15s season got underway on Saturday, with last year’s losing finalists Harlequins Women getting their campaign off to a flying start with 101-0 victory over Richmond Women. In...
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...
England coach Eddie Jones is right to start Billy Vunipola against USA... he needs miles in his legs
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is interesting that Billy Vunipola, previously such an injury-prone player, will start his sixth game in a row on Thursday. It's a good call, though. He needs miles in his legs. ...
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...
Reece Hodge's hit on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato was not a red-card offence
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I might be in a minority but I don't think Australian Reece Hodge's challenge on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato was a red-card offence and therefore he shouldn't have been cited. ...
England's Manu Tuilagi is getting back to his prime after brace against Tonga
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Perhaps there weren't many moments from Sapporo for the highlights reel but that was a rock solid opening win over Tonga. ,
Ratings: New Zealand v Sotuh Africa - Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks met for the 99th time on Saturday as the two sides kicked off their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. Nothing separated the two sides from their past...
