Lealiifano reveals why he let Reece Hodge takeover the goal kicking against Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallaby five-eighth Christian Lealiifano has revealed the real reason he gave up the goalkicking duties in Australia's opening Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji. Lealiifano took...
Fiji coach John McKee fumes at Michael Cheika as Wallabies fly in barrister for high tackle hearing
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFiji coach John McKee has lashed out at Australian counterpart Michael Cheika, suggesting the Wallaby has a different idea of the "spirit of the game" amid a row over Reece Hodge's alleged high tackle...
Rugby World Cup referees admit they have not been good enough
7 years ago by The GuardianWorld Rugby statement follows several high-profile incidents‘Performances were not consistently of the standards set’World Rugby has issued an extraordinary statement in which referees at the World...
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...
It's not in the spirit of the game – Cheika criticises Fiji over Hodge referral
7 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika criticised Fiji for referring an incident involving Reece Hodge that could see the wing suspended. Hodge has been cited for a tackle that saw Peceli...
Hamish Watson blow and Ali Price worry add to Scotland’s woes in Japan
7 years ago by The Guardian• Edinburgh flanker Watson out of World Cup with knee injury• Calf injury rules out Springboks prop Trevor NyakaneGregor Townsend’s Scotland have suffered a nightmare start to the World Cup, with...
Cheika slates Fiji over Reece Hodge referral
7 years ago by The GuardianIrate Wallabies coach claims Fiji went behind his backSays referral is not ‘in the spirit of the game at all’Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has criticised Fiji for referring winger Reece Hodge for...
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. ...
Reece Hodge cited for dangerous tackle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies back Reece Hodge has been cited for the controversial tackle that left Fiji flanker Peceli Yato concussed during Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash. Hodge appeared to tackle...
Australia wing Reece Hodge cited for tackle on Fiji’s Peceli Yato
7 years ago by The Guardian• Player faces disciplinary hearing in Tokyo• Ban would jeopardise rest of his World CupThe Australia wing Reece Hodge may miss the rest of the World Cup after he was cited for his controversial tackle...
