Reece Hodge goes unpunished for reckless tackle on Fijian star
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAustralia winger Reece Hodge has been called out for his tackle on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato which forced the Fijian off the field with a head injury.
Japan's hat-trick hero awarded Man of the Match by none other than Dan Carter
6 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.
Just four per cent of RWC tickets left as global fans flock to Japan, with England supporters dominant
6 years ago by Rugby DumpJonny Wilkinson says he would have comfortably been yellow carded and sometimes red carded during his career, if he played now and tackled like he did then. He says his technique was very similar to Owen...
Good luck to all commentators trying to deal with the Georgian back row combination
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile the likes of the All Blacks, South Africa and England pose the most formidable back rows at the Rugby World Cup, Georgia are equally as dangerous, for commentators to pronounce.
Discarded All Black pounces after ridiculous bounce of the ball torments fullback
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHe's not in Japan with the All Blacks but Ngani Laumaupe has shown that he doesn't need to power through players to score, as he picked up this comical try against Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup earlier...
Jean-Charles Orioli's law knowledge causes overturned free kick against Toulouse
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe modern game can be a complicated beast for some players, as former England back-rower James Haskell knows only too well. But last weekend, La Rochelle's Jean-Charles Orioli used his knowledge of the...
Rob Howley sent home from Japan amidst betting allegations
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Welsh Rugby Union today confirmed that assistant coach Rob Howley has been sent home from Japan due to an investigation regarding a potential breach of World Rugby regulation 6, pertaining to betting...
Former Scotland international David Denton hangs up his boots at just 29
6 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers back-rower David Denton has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The former Scotland international is just 29-years-old, but has struggled after sustaining a head injury against...
Japanese school kids are taking their Haka performances to another level
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks have been battling the heat in Kashiwa, after being welcomed in Japan a week ago. They are preparing for their opening clash with South Africa and were given a stirring rendition of a Haka...
Genius penalty dummy sets up simple try from close range
6 years ago by Rugby DumpMelbourne Rising scored a clever try from a tap penalty against the Western Force in the National Rugby Championship on Saturday.
