The Breakdown | Reffing hell: Rugby World Cup needs to clear up collision confusion
7 years ago by The GuardianIt is right that dangerous challenges are not tolerated but why is the sport’s biggest event being used to change behaviour?The World Cup is descending into reffing hell. Various coaches have taken aim,...
Australian criticism of Rugby World Cup refereeing is beginning to wear thin | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies coach Michael Cheika wears his heart on his sleeve but World Rugby’s crackdown on high tackles is nothing newGiven recent rumblings out of their camp in Japan, the Wallabies appear to be in...
World Cup stoppages must be ‘focused on priorities’, says John Mitchell
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach says officials are taking too long on decisions• World Rugby could use Hawk-Eye to police offside lineThe England defence coach, John Mitchell, has claimed World Cup officials are taking...
I don't know the rules anymore - Cheika 'embarrassed' by refereeing inconsistencies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika claimed decisions at the Rugby World Cup are making him "embarrassed" and question his own knowledge of the laws after feeling Australia were let down by officials again. The Wallabies...
Michael Cheika: “I don’t know the rules anymore”
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Samu Kerevi-Rhys Patchell incident is the latest tackle controversy to mar the Rugby World CupFlashpoint: Samu Kerevi was penalised for leading with the arm on Rhys Patchell (Getty Images)The Samu...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 25-29 Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales took a huge step towards topping Pool D at the Rugby World Cup with a nail-biting 29-25 win over a fast-finishing over Australia in Tokyo. First-half tries from Hadleigh...
Player ratings: Wales vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 1. Wyn Jones - 6 A solid 48 minute stint. 2. Ken Owens - 7 Work rate as ever was exceptional. 15 tackles completed. 3. Tomas Francis -...
A look at Wales' opening game against Georgia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia. Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes Alun Wyn Jones...
Alun Wyn Jones to equal Wales record against Georgia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales named an experienced team to face Georgia and captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal a record. Alun Wyn Jones will make history after the captain was named to start Wales' Rugby World...
Wales’ Rhys Patchell may miss World Cup after suffering another concussion
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half sustained injury during warm-up defeat in Ireland• Wales already missing another No 10, Gareth AnscombeRhys Patchell may not play in the World Cup even if he travels to Japan with the Wales...
