RWC Preview: Scotland vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Jackson is confident the suspensions of Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'u will merely count as motivation for Samoa as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues against Scotland. Samoa began with...
Barrett brothers to make history with all three to start for All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianBeauden to start at fullback in second Pool B outingJordie and Scott also selected to play CanadaBeauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to appear for the All Blacks in...
‘It’s Up To Us Now To Put In Two Big Performances’ – Sexton
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton is confident that Ireland can recover quickly from the setback of losing to Japan, knowing that a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place is still very much within their reach. Maximum points...
Motivated Samoa could punish Scotland for wading into tackle row | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianScotland must win to remain in with a chance of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals but will face angry opponentsThe Test has not started yet, but Scotland may have already made their first mistake....
England's Francis avoids ban for high tackle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPiers Francis is free to play in England's crunch Rugby World Cup match against Argentina after avoiding a suspension for his high tackle in Thursday's win over the United States. The...
2019 Rugby World Cup: Scotland v Samoa
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Scots have a lot to prove when they go up against Samoa in this Pool A match in KobePlenty at stake: Scotland need to beat Samoa to keep their knockout hopes alive (Getty Images)The Scots have a lot...
‘I am hugely proud’: Japan’s Jamie Joseph praises team after Ireland upset
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach urges team to reach quarter-finals for first time• ‘We have been preparing for this match for more than a year’Jamie Joseph has told his players not to get carried away after Japan’s...
Get to know Samoa’s Chris Vui
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe back-five forward was a latecomer to rugby but has been quick to make an impactFlag bearer: Chris Vui shows his pride for Samoa (Getty Images)Get to know Samoa’s Chris Vui Chris Vui was 18 when he...
Samoan pair cited while Amosa's World Cup is over
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa could be without three of their star men ahead of their second Rugby World Cup match against Scotland on Monday, 30 September. Samoa number eight Afaesetiti Amosa has been ruled...
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...
