World Rugby rankings right on the money to date - with one exception
Could it be that rugby's world ranking people deserve an apology? If first impressions at the Rugby World Cup count for anything, …
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26 Sep 2019, 20:58
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Joe Schmidt offers candid views on referee for Ireland's match with Japan
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 20:25
Samoa centre Rey Lee-Lo's World Cup could be over after being handed ban for high tackle
Samoa centre Rey Lee-Lo has received a three-match ban after being cited for a dangerous high tackle during the World Cup game aga…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 19:10
'It's time to perform' - Justin Tipuric reveals how Wales are looking to overcome Wallabies
Justin Tipuric says “it is time to perform” when Wales face a World Cup showdown against Australia that could shape their dest…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 18:58
Motu Matu'u disciplinary hearing has taken place but he has been made wait to learn to fate
Motu Matu’u has appeared before a disciplinary hearing but he has been made to wait before a verdict is revealed about his citin…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 16:25
Eddie Jones sidesteps Farrell and Francis incidents, preferring to instead praise World Rugby for its tier two work
Incidents involving Owen Farrell and Piers Francis stood out from England's match in Kobe, but Eddie Jones dwelt more on giving Wo…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 12:33
Injury crisis at Harlequins forces club to sign two scrumhalves
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of two scrumhalves to cover a burgeoning injury crisis at nine.
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 11:24
Reece Hodge's startling admission during his foul play disciplinary hearing
Banned for three matches following a high tackle on Fiji's Peceli Yato, it has emerged that Australian Reece Hodge made an astonis…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 11:19
Video - First red card of the Rugby World Cup sees Owen Farrell floored
The Rugby World Cup has its first red card after England star Owen Farrell was on the receiving end of a shoulder to the jaw in Ko…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 9:23
Seven-try England see off USA in clash that witnesses first red card of the World Cup
England were expected to run up a score on the USA and they eventually did in a second half that culminated in a high tackle red c…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 8:58
Laidlaw admits to niggle on the Scotland training ground
It has been a difficult week for Scotland picking themselves up off the canvas after a drubbing by Ireland and there has been tens…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 7:39
Italy send out clear statement of intent to the Springboks
With the Springboks up next, Conor O'Shea will be pleased that a much-changed Italian line-up still proved far too strong for an o…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 6:35
'At times they are illegal' - Japanese boss backs his prop in Healy row
Joe Schmidt has defended Cian Healy's technique but Jamie Joseph is having none of it and has defended prop Yusuke Kizu's claims a…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 5:17
'You have to be bang on the money' - Wales address tackle technique in wake of Aussie Hodge ban
The ban handed down to Wallaby Reece Hodge has focused Welsh minds on the importance of tackle technique ahead of Sunday's clash w…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 4:35
Scott Barrett still under fire for terrible 'old man's dive'
It won't go down as the classiest try, but Scott Barrett is making no apologies for his 'dog roll' during the All Blacks' World Cu…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 3:05
Schmidt bats back on accusations directed at Cian Healy and his scrummaging
Joe Schmidt has tipped Cian Healy to prove a big point in Saturday’s World Cup clash against Japan after the hosts accused the I…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 2:16
Mafi starts as Japan make four changes for Ireland
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday.
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 2:14
'It's a stitch up' - World Cup could descend into red card frenzy warns ex-Wallabies skipper
Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has branded Reece Hodge's three-match ban "a stitch up" and fears the decision will spa…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 2:00
'We've got that up our sleeve' - the Wallabies' tactic that could be used on Wales
It has been derided as anti-rugby and the sport's most inglorious attacking ploy but the Wallabies are all on board with the rolli…
Online Editors
26 Sep 2019, 1:32
NFL quarterback Tom Brady ditches Springbok support in favour of USA ahead of opening RWC game
Ahead of the USA's opening game against England, the G.O.A.T has swung around with pressure from Patriots teammate and former US S…
Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 23:03
