Route Master: Dane Haylett-Petty’s unique rugby journey
7 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom cricket fan in South Africa to Wallabies regular via stints in France and Japan – it’s been quite a ride to Test rugby for this back-three playerMind the gap: Dane Haylett-Petty attacks against...
Wales can plot route to final if they beat Wallabies - Warburton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales can start dreaming of reaching their first Rugby World Cup final if they beat Australia on Sunday, according to Sam Warburton. Two-time semi-finalists Wales started their 2019 campaign...
Nienaber impressed with Ireland's defence
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJacques Nienaber has singled out Ireland's defence as a trump card ahead of a potential World Cup quarter-final meeting with South Africa.
Dylan Munro and Lloyd Wheeldon sign for Harlequins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has announced the signing of two scrum halves, Dylan Munro and Lloyd Wheeldon, as the Club looks to further bolster its half-back offering. Munro signed a two-year deal...
Winner & Losers: Italy vs Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian made to two from two as they dismantled Canada 48-7 at the Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on Thursday. Here are our winners and losers of the match, which saw Italy out score their South American...
O'Shea promises victorious Italy an 'old-school night'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly will enjoy what Conor O'Shea termed "an old-school night" after cruising past Canada to make it two Rugby World Cup wins from two. The Azzurri followed up their 47-22 bonus-point victory...
Match Report: Italy 48-7 Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly crushed Canada with a 48-7 victory in Fukuoka as they maintained their unbeaten Rugby World Cup start ahead of a potentially pivotal clash with South Africa. The Azzurri had only...
'At times they are illegal' – Japan coach backs Ireland scrum claims
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland deny accusations Cian Healy ‘steps out’ at scrumSchalk Brits leads Springboks against Namibia from No 8Jamie Joseph has doubled down on Japan’s claims that Ireland scrummage illegally. The...
Rugby World Cup Greatest Shocks
7 years ago by Rugby WorldOwain Jones looks at eight of the biggest Rugby World Cup shocks to take place during the tournament. Out Of Nowhere: Japan beat South Africa in 2015 (Getty Images)Owain Jones looks at eight of the biggest...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
