The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmbitious Japan coach Jamie Joseph is eyeing history as the hosts prepare to kick-off the Rugby World Cup against Russia in Tokyo on Friday. The Brave Blossoms caused an almighty...
Skipper McInally can be catalyst for Scotland - Hastings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Stuart McInally can be a catalyst for Scotland at the Rugby World Cup, according to former captain Gavin Hastings. Scotland begin their campaign on Sunday against Ireland in a...
Jones hopes limited Russia can return home proud from Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianThe coach and former Wales flanker is optimistic but realistic: ‘We’re not at a different level, we’re playing a different sport’They are not the biggest beasts in the east but, win or lose, the...
Russia coach Lyn Jones names his team to face Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia coach Lyn Jones has named his team for the Pool A match against Japan at Tokyo Stadium on Friday, 20 September. Russia's RWC 2019 squad has nine players who were called up for their...
Japan determined not to crash out early at home Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hosts face tough opening game against Russia on Friday• England first hosts out at group stage four years agoJapan are determined not to be a World Cup failure like England and fail to qualify for...
Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn update from Japan as we are just two days away from the start of the tournament. Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia FULL...
Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Russia at Tokyo Stadium on Friday, 20 September: Blindside flanker Michael Leitch will become the second player...
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Rugby World Cup: Pool A Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is difficult to look past Ireland to top Pool A with only Scotland likely to spoil their party. All eyes will, however, be on Japan as hosts but also after they have done everything...
