Japan forced into one change at fullback for South Africa clash
7 years ago by The GuardianRyohei Yamanaka in for injured William TupouCoach Jamie Joseph also makes three changes to benchJapan have made one injury-enforced change to the starting line-up for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final...
Rugby World Cup: The quarter-finals in Opta numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup enters the knockout phase this weekend, with Ireland looking to finally reach a semi-final and Japan bidding to cause another upset. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten...
RWC Preview: New Zealand v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt acknowledges Ireland's victory over New Zealand a year ago means they will not be able to "sneak up on" the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. A shock defeat to...
Boks are villains of the piece
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Springboks are used to being the pantomime villains of world rugby. Their bruising style, proclivity for controversy and yes, success, make them a team everybody loves to hate.
Magnetism of hosts leaves South Africa in the shade
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFour years on from that famous defeat in Brighton, and South Africa are again playing second-fiddle to Japan.
Japan inspired to honour 'Mr Rugby' against South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan's players will be inspired by the memory of Seiji Hirao when they face South Africa in an eagerly awaited Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the weekend. Former Japan captain and head...
Springboks have some Ferraris of our own, says Le Roux
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie le Roux is confident South Africa have enough speed of their own to cope with Japan's "Ferraris". That was the nickname given to Japan fliers Kenki Fukuoka and Kotaro Matsushima...
England and South Africa to meet in the final, predicts Alex Goode
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAlex Goode, the Saracens and England full-back, discusses how teams are shaping up at the Rugby World Cup in Japan – and the ongoing controversy surrounding high tacklesGiants collide: Maro Itoje is...
Cheslin Kolbe: Dynamite comes in small packages
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySize isn't everything. Even for the Springboks.
Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe ready to test Japan with searing pace
7 years ago by The GuardianDiminutive South African has overcome ankle injury ‘Dynamite comes in small packages,’ says wingerA side-effect of the crackdown on high tackles is that small is becoming beautiful again. As big hits...
