Rugby World Cup: The quarter-finals in Opta numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup enters the knockout phase this weekend, with Ireland looking to finally reach a semi-final and Japan bidding to cause another upset. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten...
‘Wales can win it’ – No room for doubt in Liam Williams’s world
7 years ago by The Guardian• France up next for Wales, who have won four from four• Full-back Williams three games from unique four-timerLiam Williams says Wales believe they can go all the way in Japan as they prepare for Sunday’s...
Wales to use Gatland factor as motivation against France - Davies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies admitted Wales' players are desperate to ensure Warren Gatland's run as coach does not end with a Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France on Sunday. Gatland has already...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Wasteful Wales frustrate Gatland and Tipuric
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland and captain Justin Tipuric bemoaned a host of wasteful moments before their side closed out an uneven 35-13 Rugby World Cup victory over Uruguay. The Six Nations...
Wales set to have Davies and Biggar back in their side for France quarter-final
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWarren Gatland has reported good news.
Rugby World Cup: Japan defeat Scotland, Wales stutter against Uruguay – video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianScotland are out of the Rugby World Cup after a stunning 28-21 win by hosts Japan in Yokohama booked a quarter-final against South Africa. Japan were 21-7 up at half-time and the Brave Blossoms sealed...
Wales book last-eight tie with France after labouring to win over Uruguay
7 years ago by The Guardian• Warren Gatland’s side top group with 100% record• Result means confurmation that England will face AustraliaWales duly booked a quarter-final against France with victory over Uruguay but what was...
Wales confident on Jonathan Davies' fitness
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Davies is in a race to be fit for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is hopeful the centre will be ready. Davies will miss the final Pool D game...
Wales issue injury update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Warren Gatland has spoken about the fitness of three of his key men, Dan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North. Dan Biggar is symptom free after receiving his second head knock...
