RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
Update on status of Namibia v Canada match in Kamaishi
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee notes and supports the strong recommendation issued by the Governor of Iwate prefecture & the Major of Kamaishi warning all residents and visitors...
Scotland's hopes in the balance with inspection to follow Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby will undertake a venue inspection following the passing of Typhoon Hagibis before deciding whether Scotland's crunch Rugby World Cup clash against Japan goes ahead. The Pool A fixture...
Ireland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianLive updates for the Pool A match in FukuokaCheck out the latest standings and quarter-final lineupDrop Lee an email | Tweet @bloodandmud 11.07am BST “I think you’ll find,” emails Craig Wright, “there...
2019 Rugby World Cup: Namibia v Canada
7 years ago by Rugby WorldCan Namibia secure their first-ever World Cup win against Canada?History makers? Namibia are chasing their first-ever World Cup win (Getty Images)Can Namibia secure their first-ever World Cup win against...
Canada against Namibia is World Cup final for rugby’s tier-two nations
7 years ago by The GuardianSerious financial investment by World Rugby and good coaches have led to improvements by Japan, Russia and UruguayThe alternative Rugby World Cup final will be staged on Sunday in Kamaishi where Namibia...
Ireland face Samoa needing bonus-point win amid concerns about pitch
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fukuoka pitch has been heavily relaid in places• ‘We’ve been given assurances that it’s safe to play on’Ireland have expressed concerns about the state of the pitch before Saturday’s decisive...
Naturalisation v nurture: Who wins from rugby’s eligibility laws?
7 years ago by Rugby WorldRugby's lax rules on nationality are creating more controversy than ever, with 134 foreign-born players selected to play at the World Cup in Japan. This is an advertising feature. Eligible: Jean Kleyn...
#RWC2019 Newsletter: Sobering stats for Irish camp as Boks run in 10 tries
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAround the same time that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was breaking down the facts and figures of his Budget, the South Africans were crunching numbers and opponents of their own when hammering Canada...
South Africa demolish 14-man Canada to enter Rugby World Cup last eight
7 years ago by The Guardian• Cobus Reinach scores hat-trick as Springboks run in 10 tries• Canada’s Josh Larsen sent off after review for foul playSouth Africa secured their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with...
