Italy's Sergio Parisse set for record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianParisse made his World Cup debut against NZ in 2003Italians open tournament against outsiders NamibiaSergio Parisse’s run at the Rugby World Cup has been more like a marathon than a sprint. The 36-year-old...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
Speedster Marika Koroibete pens new Wallabies deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies speedster Marika Koroibete has given the side a huge boost on the eve of their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji by inking a new two-year contract extension to remain with Australian Rugby...
Rugby World Cup shocks and routs, Solheim Cup drama and Ansu Fati | Classic YouTube
7 years ago by The GuardianThis week’s roundup also features last-second basketball genius, Lasith Malinga the slinger and an NFL Friends tribute1) The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, and the group stage will give minnows the...
'Pooper' Combination Returns For Australia's Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his team to take on Fiji in Australia’s World Cup opener on Saturday afternoon in Sapporo. The starting side is almost a replica of the one that...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmbitious Japan coach Jamie Joseph is eyeing history as the hosts prepare to kick-off the Rugby World Cup against Russia in Tokyo on Friday. The Brave Blossoms caused an almighty...
Skipper McInally can be catalyst for Scotland - Hastings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Stuart McInally can be a catalyst for Scotland at the Rugby World Cup, according to former captain Gavin Hastings. Scotland begin their campaign on Sunday against Ireland in a...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Samoa’s tattooed rugby players to cover up at times in Japan
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySamoa captain Jack Lam said team officials consulted an expert on Japanese culture to make sure tattooed players avoided any cultural issues.
