New Zealand v South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the All Blacks’ opening gameFrance v Argentina – live! | Australia 39-21 FijiAny thoughts? Email or tweet @LukeMcLaughlin 10.06am BST Did you catch yesterday’s tournament opener in Tokyo?...
Host Japan rallies to open Rugby World Cup with win over Russia
7 years ago by The GuardianBrave Blossoms overcome nervous opening to the relief of Japanese fans hoping they reach the knock out stages After an opening ceremony inspired by Japan’s ancient culture, the country’s rugby team...
The Daily Donal: Japanese hand a warning to Schmidt
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIn the first of his daily video updates from RWC19, Donal Lenihan reports from the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo where the hosts overcame a sloppy start to eventually beat Russia 30-10.
Highlights: Japan beat Russia in RWC 2019 opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup got underway as hosts Japan required a strong second half performance to beat Russia 30-10 in a Pool A clash. Russia got off to a dream start with an early try from a Japanese...
Opener provides result Rugby World Cup needed but real fireworks are to come | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianJapan achieved their winning start and the host nation is enthused even if Saturday’s heavyweight encounters are going to provide a somewhat different spectacleFor all the gallantry and surprising stamina...
Japan's hat-trick hero awarded Man of the Match by none other than Dan Carter
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWinger Kotaro Matsushima became the first ever Japan player to score a hat-trick at a Rugby World Cup, as Japan beat Russia 30-10 in the opening game.
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...
Japan ease past Russia after nervy Rugby World Cup start – video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianKotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as hosts Japan got their World Cup campaign started with a 30-10 win against Russia.Underdogs Russia took an early lead through Kirill Golosnitskiy, but Matsushima...
Winners & Losers: Japan v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a very nervy start from Japan as they managed to get over their first hurdle by beating Russia 30-10 on Friday at the Tokyo Stadium. The Rugby World Cup hosts managed to score four...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 30-10 Russia
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...
