Day five at the Rugby World Cup: Samoa record controversial win over Russia
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySamoa scored six tries as they beat Russia in controversial style.
Foul play in the spotlight again as Samoa escape two red cards to win comfortably
7 years ago by Rugby DumpSamoa had a far more challenging contest than they expected as Russia turned up and fought valiantly, managing to lead 6-5 at halftime, before going down 34-9 in the end. Foul play was again a topic of...
Rugby World Cup: best bits as Samoa beat Russia 34-9 – video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianSamoa’s start to the Rugby World Cup got off to a good start as they eased past a battling Russia side 34-9. Three tries in eight minutes at the start of the second half meant the Samoans came away with...
Talking Points: Russia vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa became the first Pacific Nation to register a win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup as they swept aside Russia 34-9 at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Manu Samoa scored six tries against a stubborn,...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Russia 9-34 Samoa
7 years agoSamoa put in a much-improved second-half display to dispatch Russia 34-9 in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Steve Jackson's side struggled to get out of first gear in a frantic first-half...
Samoa ease past battling Russia in bruising Rugby World Cup encounter
7 years ago by The Guardian• Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu’u see yellow in first half• Samoa take control after break to earn bonus pointSamoa survived being reduced to 13 men for almost 10 minutes in the first half and battled...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Russia v Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVaeluaga Steve Jackson has emphasised the importance of consistency in team selection after confirming Chris Vui will captain Samoa in their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia. Samoa...
Italy win their Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka. Italy had plenty to celebrate as Sergio Parisse and his team opened...
Italy v Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianLive updates from the Pool B clash in HanazonoPool B: New Zealand stand firm in heavyweight thrillerSend your thoughts to Geoff on email or on Twitter 5.58am BST Namibia's dressing room looking absolutely...
Watch: Kotaro Matsushima's brilliant hat-trick
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo. Kotaro Matsushima scored a superb hat-trick as hosts Japan...
