Springboks vs Japan - Game Preview
1 decade agoJapan are on a mission to achieve one of the great giant-killing acts in World Cup history by scoring an unlikely victory over the Springboks in Brighton. That’s not going to happen. Japan’s scrummaging...
Scotland bank on John Hardie proving doubters wrong in France warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand-born flanker played just 57 minutes for Scotland• Coach Cotter defends his decision to pick forward for World CupUnder the lights in Paris on Saturday night two flankers will be centres...
Top 5 backs missing out on the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all 20 squads submitted for the World Cup, we take a look on the top 5 backs that are set to miss out playing in the tournament this year.1. Israel Dagg - All BlacksThe Crusaders full back made...
5 Rugby World Cup bolters
1 decade agoWith just under 15 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup in England, we take a look at some of new names in international rugby who look to feature on the World's biggest stage.Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)Furlong,...
Vern Cotter surprises many with squad selection
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Vern Cotter sprung a surprise on Tuesday when announcing his squad for the Rugby World Cup by leaving out Blair Cowan. The London Irish flanker has featured regularly for Scotland...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCotter unconcerned by Hardie backlash: Vern Cotter never gave the potential for a public backlash a second thought as he handed New Zealand-born John Hardie a controversial World Cup call-up. The...
Scotland grind out victory with late try against Italy in Turin
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAfter suffering a narrow defeat to Ireland in their first World Cup warm up match last week, Scotland bounced back to beat Italy 16-12 in Turin in a nervy and uninspiring encounter. Head coach Vern...
Argentina suffer Diaz blow
1 decade agoArgentina’s tighthead prop stocks have been dealt another blow out of nowhere with the news that Matías Díaz will miss the Rugby World Cup.The former Highlanders forward is set to skip the tournament...
Familiar city but new venue for Lions
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyWhen British & Irish Lions fans reach Dunedin ahead of the tour match with Highlanders on June 13, they will be greeted by the picturesque sight of tree-clad hinterlands that have provided a fitting...
Clubless John Hardie eager to make Scotland mark
1 decade ago by The TimesJohn Hardie, the former Highlanders flanker, who was called into Scotland’s Rugby World Cup training squad last month, has revealed...
