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How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji.     However, the...

Bongi Mbonambi - The Fighter

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“It’s important for a hooker to have trust in his lock and for a lock to trust his hooker.” Bongi Mbonambi endured some criticism after the 2018 Currie Cup Final. Mbonambi would respond...

Bongi Mbonambi - The Fighter

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“It’s important for a hooker to have trust in his lock and for a lock to trust his hooker.” Bongi Mbonambi endured some criticism after the 2018 Currie Cup Final. Mbonambi would respond...

Rugby World Cup: Pool A Preview

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It 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...

Japanese school kids are taking their Haka performances to another level

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

The All Blacks have been battling the heat in Kashiwa, after being welcomed in Japan a week ago. They are preparing for their opening clash with South Africa and were given a stirring rendition of a Haka...

Rugby World Cup Update

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robbie Henshaw unlikely to feature against Scotland   #RWC2019 Reasonably positive news on Robbie Henshaw @henshawrob after the scan. He is unlikely to feature v @Scotlandteam He...

Wilkinson's drop goal, Lomu's bulldozer and other memorable RWC moments

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments.     Over the next six weeks, dreams will be realised, heroes will emerge and hearts...

Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.         The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...

Boks laud instant impact made by Felix Jones

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Felix Jones didn't need long to make an impression with the Springboks.

Watch: Blitzbok star Werner Kok red carded for a dangerous fend in his first start for Toulouse

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former South African sevens star Werner Kok was shown a red in the 53rd minute of his first start for Toulouse, who signed the flyer as a Rugby World Cup joker.     Kok was given his marching...