All Blacks beat Japan in 100-point thriller
8 years ago by Rugby DumpNgani Laumape scored a hat trick during New Zealand’s 31-69 victory over Japan in an international friendly held at Ajinomoto Stadium.
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Japan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be very happy with how today's game took place. The All Blacks named a much younger team than what they had on their hands but they still managed to play a brilliant game of rugby against...
STATS & FACTS: Ireland vs. Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby17 Stats and facts ahead of Ireland's clash with Italy at Soldier Field, Chicago. 1. Ireland have won 23 of their last 24 games against Italy, including their last six in...
Youthful All Blacks headline try-fest in Tokyo against Japan
8 years ago by The GuardianJapan 31-69 New ZealandRichie Mo’unga, Ngani Laumape & George Bridge lead the pointsA second string All Blacks side featuring eight debutants crushed Japan 69-31 in a thriller of a point-fest in...
Japan score 5 tries in a thrilling game
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks ran in 10 tries as they cruised to a 31-69 win over Japan. It was not all one way traffic as the home side showed great skills and improvement as New Zealand blooded a number of new players....
Sportwatch: All Blacks v Japan, A-League, WNBL and more – live!
8 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the rugby union in Tokyo and other sports Any thoughts? Email or tweet @rrjparkin 6.07am GMT 18 min: It’s not one-way traffic, but anyone who though Steve Hansen would risk rolling out a...
Conor Murray’s training gives Joe Schmidt ‘food for thought’
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland boss Joe Schmidt has admitted Conor Murray’s performances in training this week has given him food for thought about selecting him for a surprise comeback against the All Blacks later this...
Chicago return marks scale of Andrew Porter’s progress
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFor many in this Ireland squad, there are plenty of good memories about coming back to Chicago two years on from that famous first win over the All Blacks. For others, tonight’s game at Soldier Field...
Passing of Dr Z adds extra motivation for rugby Eagles in Chicago
8 years ago by The GuardianPaul Zimmerman was a US sportswriting giant, a football oracle. He died, at 86, in a huge week for the other game he lovedOne by one they have gone, and this week the last of them took his final breath....
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
