Rugby World Cup: how the quarter-finalists shape up | Michael Aylwin
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland and Australia can upset the odds but Japan have probably gone as far as they canSaturday 8.15am, Oita, ITV1 Related: Japan hang on to reach Rugby World Cup last eight and send Scotland out Related:...
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...
Seventh heaven for Lyon, Toulouse defeat Castres
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon racked up an impressive seventh win from as many Top 14 matches this season and champions Toulouse earned a timely win against Castres. Jean-Marc Doussain impressed with the boot,...
Ben Youngs warns Australia best is still to come before World Cup showdown
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scrum-half says England are yet to show their hand• ‘It is always big whenever you play an Australia fixture’Ben Youngs has warned Australia that England have yet to show their hand at the World...
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...
French test awaits Wales as win over Uruguay completes Pool D clean sweep
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales secured a World Cup quarter-final clash against France next Sunday – but they ended their Pool D campaign with an unconvincing 35-13 victory over Uruguay.
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...
RWC Preview: United States v Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga coach Toutai Kefu is determined to send retiring captain Siale Piutau out a winner against the United States in a Rugby World Cup contest on Sunday that is still in the hands of the weather. Typhoon...
Namibia v Canada cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia and Canada's final Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup has been cancelled due to the impact of Typhoon Hagibis. Both teams were aiming to claim a first win of the tournament in Japan,...
