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South Africa to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 after the World Rugby Council awarded the hosting rights for the premier tournament to South Africa at its Interim Meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.   In...

Looks like Ben Curry is off to Japan!

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale face Bristol in the Premiership on Friday but Ben Curry will be winging his way to Japan to watch twin Tom in the World Cup final.       Ben Curry will get his wish of going to...

England World Cup win would be best ever - Dallaglio

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup but feels glory in 2019 would stand apart.       Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio...

Latest World Rankings: England win ends long wait to top rankings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have returned to the top of the World Rankings for the first time in 15 years with their Rugby World Cup 2019 final opponents South Africa now breathing down their necks.     England...

Jones ready for change in Springbok approach

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows they carry many threats.       Eddie Jones knows South Africa's forward power...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Pace and power can blow the Springboks away

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If England can replicate the intensity and precision that they displayed against New Zealand then I am struggling to see how South Africa can match such an approach ,

Eddie Jones hits back at Warren Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment.         A smiling Eddie Jones hit back...

Wales losses prepared Springboks for semi-final glory – Erasmus

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus believes the hard lessons of defeat South Africa learned against Wales were central to their gruelling Rugby World Cup semi-final triumph.     Handre Pollard's perfect goalkicking...

NZR boss says it is 'impossible' for Gatland to coach All Blacks and Lions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) CEO Steve Tew said it would be "impossible" for Warren Gatland to coach the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions as the Wales boss prepares to vacate his role following the Rugby...

Wales boss Gatland gives final warning to South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's kick-based approach might have to be refined in the Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland.     Warren Gatland believes South Africa have a very good chance...