South Africa-Japan scoreline not reflective of match - Erasmus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus felt the scoreline in South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Japan was not a true reflection of how the game played out. The Springboks progressed to a last-four...
Springboks power through Japan to book a place in the semis
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals. South Africa gained vengeance for their shock loss...
Should Tendai Mtawarira tip tackle have resulted in red card?
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Springboks prop was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle on Japan's Keita Inagaki in the World Cup quarter-finalSin-bin offence: Keita Inagaki is tip-tackled by Tendai Mtawarira (Getty Images)Should Tendai...
Mtawarira tackle brews controversy in World Cup quarter against Japan
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSpringbok prop Tendai Mtawarira received a yellow card against Japan for a dump tackle on his opposite number Keita Inagaki on Sunday.
Japan make history to raise host nation's spirits
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the final whistle was blown on an emotional night in Yokohama, it was evident from the joy on the players' faces that magnificent Japan's history-making triumph over Scotland was about more than rugby. Typhoon...
Player ratings: Japan vs Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 1. Allan Dell - 5 Made 12 tackles. 2. Fraser Brown - 6 Managed to gain a turnover for his side and make a good few tackles. 3. WP Nel - 7 15...
Hosts Japan name team for Rugby World Cup opener against Russia
5 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...
Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his 31-man Japan squad who will represent the host nation when the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next month. Michael Leitch will captain the side and...
Dan Carter named Top League MVP
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter wrapped up his first season in Japan by claiming the Top League MVP award Sunday. A day after helping his team to the league title, the Kobe Kobelco Steelers playmaker was also named Top Kicker...
Jamie Joseph sets Gigantic goal for new Sunwolves squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Sunwolves coach Jamie Joseph has targeted a top 5 finish in the 2018 Super Rugby season. Joseph, who also coaches Japan's national team, told reporters that fans could expect a "much stronger team...
