Japan overpower Russia in Rugby World Cup opening game
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHosts Japan kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing win over Russia
Watch: Lappies Labuchange robs Ostrikov and scores an OUTSTANDING solo try
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlanker Lappies Labuschange scored an outstanding try in Japan's opening Rugby World Cup game in Toyko. The South African-born flanker stripped the ball off Andrei Ostrikov and raced away...
Japan overcome dogged Russia to win opening Rugby World Cup match
7 years ago by The Guardian• Japan see off tiring Russia after early shock for World Cup hosts• Matsushima hat-trick seals victory after very shaky startThe first Rugby World Cup ever to be staged in Asia is under way and the...
Watch: Russia score the first try of the RWC after an error from Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKirill Golosnitsky scored the first try of the Rugby World Cup in Japan after he pounced on an error from Japan fullback Will Tupou. TRY TIME! 🏉First try and first shock of the #RWC2019 🇯🇵...
Eddie Jones says England are ready for 'rollercoaster' Rugby World Cup ride – video
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones says that his England side are ready for whatever the World Cup throws at them in Japan. The head coach insists he has not seen his side in better physical shape than before their opening game...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama. New Zealand will need to hit the ground running in their bid...
Rugby World Cup 2019: a guide to the referees
7 years ago by The GuardianFrom a corruption lawyer to a former detective, we run the rule over the 12 men tasked with keeping law and order in JapanThe oldest referee in the tournament and the most experienced – he has controlled...
‘The pressure is on Japan’: Russia seek upset in Rugby World Cup opener
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We’ll have enough adrenaline to raise the dead,’ says captain• Friday’s match, in Tokyo, set to be first of 48 sell-outsWhen Japan last played Russia in Tokyo, nine years ago, the attendance...
Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...
Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
