Australia vs Fiji - What we learnt, What we didn't
1 decade agoThe Wallabies beat Fiji 28-13 to avoid a Springbok-like opening game calamity, but they failed to gain a four-try bonus point and if anything, the final score does not do justice to Fiji’s efforts. 1 ...
Full time: Australia 28 - 10 Fiji
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia secure their opening win but not the bonus point in a dogged encounter at the Millennium stadium. After an exciting first half performance, that saw Man of the Match David Pocock cross the whitewash...
Jonathan Joseph to miss rest of England’s pool fixtures – reports
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath centre sustained a pectoral injury during victory over Fiji• He is possible doubt for matches against Wales, Australia and UruguayJonathan Joseph could miss the rest of England’s World Cup...
Lydiate talks Wales injury woes
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales flanker Dan Lydiate has admitted that coping with more injuries is the last thing the side wanted after their win over Uruguay.Cory Allen tore his ACL after scoring a hat-trick and has been ruled...
How deep is Wales’s injury crisis before playing England in the World Cup?
1 decade ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland watched in horror as seven players were injured to various degrees in their Pool A opener against Uruguay, adding to a list already featuring Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny among othersWarren...
Shaun Edwards insists injuries in Wales squad not as bad as feared
1 decade ago by The Guardian• The coach Warren Gatland has arranged cover in prop department• Dan Lydiate says Wales will be galvanised for England matchWales have maintained injury fears gripping the squad will not damage their...
Wales off to a winning start but sweat over fresh injuries
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWales kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing, but far from perfect 54-9 victory over Uruguay at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. There were fresh injury concerns though, with another...
World Cup Highlights: Wales vs Uruguay
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyWales get their World Cup campaign off to a great start and claim the top spot of Pool A on points difference after the first round. Uruguay looked stubborn in defense for the opening few minutes of the...
5 players that impressed this weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMamuka GorgodzeCaptain Gorgodze impressed everyone when he led Georgia to a 17-10 victory over Tonga. The Toulon back row played a Man of the Match performance, making an outrageous 24 tackles. Gorgodze...
World Cup stats after day 3
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an enthralling weekend of rugby there was a total of 384 points t and 41 tries this weekend. So on average 48 points where scored per game and just over 5 tries a game scored.Top points scorer was this...
