Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn update from Japan as we are just two days away from the start of the tournament. Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia FULL...
Predicting Ireland's team to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt heads into his opening 2019 Rugby World Cup match with Scotland with a number of his front line backs under an injury cloud. However, the New Zealander does have a full stocked...
Thunderstorm could put Ireland's opener at risk
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's World Cup opening clash with Scotland could be in danger if a forecasted thunderstorm arrives in Yokohama this weekend. Joe Schmidt's side are due to take on the Scots at...
Rob Kearney in contention for Scotland match despite calf injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's Rob Kearney is in doubt for the World Cup opener against Scotland after the full-back suffered what an IRFU spokesperson described as "a bit of tightness in his calf.” But the...
Kearney adds to Ireland's injury worries
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fullback Rob Kearney has emerged as a major doubt for Ireland’s World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday according to multiple reports. It is understood that veteran...
Former Scotland international David Denton hangs up his boots at just 29
7 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers back-rower David Denton has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The former Scotland international is just 29-years-old, but has struggled after sustaining a head injury against...
World Cup referees will not ‘lay down a marker’ with reds, says World Rugby
7 years ago by The Guardian• Tournament organisers play down fears of flurry of cards• Weather threatens Scotland v Ireland opener in YokohamaWorld Cup organisers have insisted officials will not be looking to “lay down a...
Rob Kearney a doubt for Scotland game
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland's backline could be set for further disruption after Rob Kearney emerged as another injury doubt for Sunday's World Cup opener against Scotland.
Rugby World Cup: Pool A Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is difficult to look past Ireland to top Pool A with only Scotland likely to spoil their party. All eyes will, however, be on Japan as hosts but also after they have done everything...
Ireland optimistic over Henshaw despite hamstring injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite suffering a hamstring problem in training, Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will not be heading home early from Japan. Ireland remain "reasonably positive" over Robbie Henshaw's...
