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The common assumption with rugby followers is that New Zealand rugby teams are never intimidated. Never concerned to the point of second-guessing their preparation. Yet, due to meet Ireland, and without good build-up in their World Cup preparations, could the All Blacks management be nervous? Possibly nervous is not the word. Apprehensive, and in two […] READ MORE
After an amazing run in the pool games, South Africa is feeling excited and at the same time scared to be facing Japan in the quarter finals against a strong Japan team at their own back yard. Speaking at a media conference in Tokyo earlier today, coach Rassie Erasmus said it wasn’t a big surprise. […] READ MORE
With all eyes on the World Cup, the beginning of the domestic season has gone somewhat unnoticed. However, the Premiership Rugby Season Structure has been a hot topic for fans, players and coaches alike. The World Cup forced the start of the season to be pushed back to accommodate the disruption. It then began with […] READ MORE
After all the drama of Typhoon Hagibis, the fate of Ireland, Scotland and Japan was thankfully decided on the pitch. The end result is an Ireland quarter final clash against New Zealand, a fixture many thought could be the final. The men in Green have famously never progressed beyond this stage in any World Cup. […] READ MORE
Fans around the world are just seeing the velocity and extreme nature of Cyclone Hagibis, as it descends on the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It has seen teams wading through flooded water, and World Rugby ‘ducking’ for cover. Teams have found themselves at the mercy of the Typhoon; just as their fans and residents of […] READ MORE
England v Australia are never dull matches and the intensity of this quarter-final will go up several notches. England on the face of it is in excellent health going into the clash against the Wallabies. Maximum points, two tries conceded and a set-piece which is rumbling into form. There are concerns around a two-week rest […] READ MORE
Amid the RWC match cancellations that have just been announced by World Rugby, the decision to call off England vs France and New Zealand vs Italy but, to only delay Japan against Scotland is the right call. A press conference was called today in Tokyo, with UK media already speculating on the decisions. Now official, […] READ MORE
The Pacific Nations arguably produces some of the best players in world rugby but, their sides struggle to perform. A major talking point pre-World Cup was the number of players from the Pacific playing for the Tier One nations. However, Fiji showed glimpses of their world-class quality in the first half against Australia; as well […] READ MORE
Japan rugby may soon be the main rugby team fans will be talking about; aside from the Kiwis from New Zealand. Hugely popular, as well as being successful in their home-World Cup tournament. This boost in popularity came about after their victory over Samoa which recorded the biggest ever broadcast audience in Japan. World Rugby […] READ MORE
Gareth Davies’ Rugby World Cup interception got a nation roaring against Australia but it’s all part of a wider masterplan by Warren Gatland. Robert Rees takes a look at just how Davies fits into Wales’ defensive structure. Davies’ defence works in odd formation Gareth Davies works in a technique that is odd for a scrum […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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