Sir Clive Woodward's key pointers to the Japanese jamboree
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The team I always love in World Cups is France. They have an incredible record: finalists three times and they should have won it in 2011 when they lost to New Zealand. ,
George Ford takes inspiration from the Beckham experience in Sapporo
7 years ago by The Guardian• England take on Tonga in the same Sapporo Dome• Coach spoke to England’s 2002 squad for adviceGeorge Ford has revealed he has been seeking inspiration for England’s World Cup opener against Tonga...
Joseph pins Japan's nervy performance on expectation levels
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Jamie Joseph acknowledged the pressure of hosting the Rugby World Cup led to a nervous performance from his side against Russia. Tournament hosts Japan won 30-10 in the opening...
NFL great Tom Brady backing Springboks in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. South Africa have one of the great names in sport on their side as they prepare...
Kolisi urges fast start for Springboks against All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New Zealand. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi...
England can practise moving through World Cup gears against Tonga | Ugo Monye
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s team have the perfect schedule and can take the shackles off against France and Argentina in the pool stageEngland’s priorities against Tonga are simple. Four tries, maximum points, a...
Eddie Jones says England are ready for 'rollercoaster' Rugby World Cup ride – video
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones says that his England side are ready for whatever the World Cup throws at them in Japan. The head coach insists he has not seen his side in better physical shape than before their opening game...
2019 Rugby World Cup: England v Tonga
7 years ago by Rugby WorldEngland start their Rugby World Cup campaign against Tonga on Sunday. Here's all you need to know about the Pool C contest in SapporoOn the hoof: Matt Stevens carries against Tonga at the 2007 World Cup...
Ireland Name Team For Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Four players in the matchday 23 featured in the quarterfinal...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
