Japan are our World Cup enemy but we love the people, says Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach says South Africa have erased memory of Brighton 2015• ‘The way the Japanese people have adopted teams is special’Japan is waltzing at an oval ball. South Africa spent the first week of...
Bundee Aki gets a 3 week ban
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Bundee Aki attended a disciplinary hearing on 14 October having received a red card from referee Nic Berry for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Ireland’s...
Sexton surprised by Ireland critics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton is baffled by "strange" criticism of Ireland and assures they have belief that New Zealand can be dethroned at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday. Joe Schmidt's side put a...
'Ireland will need something special' - New Zealand press reacts to Ireland quarter-final
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand press not giving Joe Schmidt's side much chance of causing an upset.
England must keep their discipline in heat of World Cup knockout stages | Nick Evans
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s team had few problems at start of tournament but quarter-final provides new challengeThe last time the All Blacks lost a World Cup match was in 2007. It was a match I do not have fond memories...
Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to peak against All Blacks at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half urges his side to produce top form in quarter-final• Bundee Aki faces disciplinary hearing after Samoa red cardJohnny Sexton has questioned the “strange” negativity around Ireland’s...
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...
New Zealand seek to forget recent history with latest Ireland challenge on horizon
7 years ago by The GuardianAll Blacks have lost two of their last three against Irish We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismSteve Hansen has warned Ireland that recent...
Sexton Primed For Quarter Final Clash With New Zealand
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton and Ireland video analyst Vinny Hammond were on media duty Monday morning in Fukuoka. The video work is done and now it is time for the players to get ready for their best performance to...
Furlong: Ireland cannot switch off in World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTadhg Furlong has warned that to switch off even for a second against New Zealand will cost Ireland the chance of a maiden World Cup semi-final.
