Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Russia at Tokyo Stadium on Friday, 20 September: Blindside flanker Michael Leitch will become the second player...
Rugby World Cup: Pool B Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Pool C this is the most talked about group with the current World Champions involved and up against a South African side that in the last 18 months have managed to claw their way back in contention....
"They've really come to the fore in a massive way over the last month and a half" - Bryan Habana
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana. Rassie Erasmus' tremendous development of the South Africa squad...
Sale Sharks sign Springbok scrumhalf
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier on a three-month loan as cover during the Rugby World Cup. Considered as one of the most talented...
All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan. Talk of two-time defending champions New Zealand being vulnerable...
'We're very confident in our drug-testing programme' - World Rugby chief defends sport's anti-doping procedures
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWorld Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has said there is no evidence of systematic doping at the elite level of the sport, despite the spotlight turning once again on performance-enhancing drugs in South...
World Rugby admits concerns over proposed CVC and Six Nations deal
7 years ago by The Guardian• Private equity firm has agreed £300m package in principle• CVC already backs Gallagher Premiership and in Pro14 talksWorld Rugby officials have expressed their concern at the potential implications...
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...
South Africa reveal scope of random drug testing at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianCoach Matt Proudfoot: ‘six to eight players are tested a week’ Proudfoot defends image of SA rugby after failed summer testsSouth Africa’s forwards coach, Matt Proudfoot, has revealed almost every...
Japan capable of shocking Ireland, warns O'Driscoll
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset. Brian O'Driscoll has warned Ireland that Japan...
