Japan success not a huge shock, says Best
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best believes Japan's stunning Rugby World Cup victory over Ireland should not be seen as a massive shock due to the talent of the host nation. The Brave Blossoms, who upset...
‘I am hugely proud’: Japan’s Jamie Joseph praises team after Ireland upset
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach urges team to reach quarter-finals for first time• ‘We have been preparing for this match for more than a year’Jamie Joseph has told his players not to get carried away after Japan’s...
RWC Preview: Australia v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fired-up Michael Cheika insists Reece Hodge's three-game suspension will not "derail" Australia as they prepare for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup clash against Wales. Winger Hodge was retrospectively...
Japan fans celebrate wildly after stunning Ireland in Rugby World Cup – video
7 years ago by The GuardianRugby unin fans across Japan celebrated wildly after their side's stunning World Cup win against Ireland. The World Cup hosts beat the No 2-ranked Irish side 19-12 in Shizuoka. Not since Japan's win...
All hail Japan’s Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Rugby WorldWhy Japan beating Ireland is more significant than their victory over South Africa four years agoJoy and pain: Japan celebrate while Joey Carbery looks dejected (Getty Images)Why Japan beating Ireland...
Nine-try South Africa cruise to victory over Namibia
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySouth Africa claimed their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a 57-3 thrashing of Namibia.
South Africa run away with it in nine-try thrashing of Namibia
7 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa’s electric wing Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries in Tokyo as they eased to a nine-try 57-3 win over neighbours Namibia, but it was a far from polished performance in their Rugby World Cup...
Japan stun Ireland to pull off another famous Rugby World Cup upset
7 years ago by The GuardianJapan have done it again, this time against the team ranked No 1 in the world just two weeks ago. The hosts came from nine points down to win after playing with a pace and fervour that the humidity and...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Carty has the full backing of Joe Schmidt to impress at fly-half when Ireland face Rugby World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday. The top-ranked nation will rest World Rugby player of the year...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: South Africa v Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are aiming to shrug off their opening Rugby World Cup loss to New Zealand and Kwagga Smith believes they will have no problem putting that defeat behind when they face Namibia. The Springboks...
