Winners & Losers: Japan v Russia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a very nervy start from Japan as they managed to get over their first hurdle by beating Russia 30-10 on Friday at the Tokyo Stadium. The Rugby World Cup hosts managed to score four...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 30-10 Russia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo. Kotaro Matsushima scored a superb hat-trick as hosts...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
5 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...
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...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe steps Japan's flyhalf to score
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe got the scoring underway in Japan and South Africa's second ever test match after a strong scrum. The ball was spun out to Lukhanyo Am who ran a nice line before...
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...
Japan crowned Pacific Nations Cup Champions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan last won the title in 2014 and seem to have their World Cup preparation sorted out with under 50 days until they host the competition. Japan looked in control of hteir set piece throughout...
Clinical Japan stun Fiji in Kamaishi
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s hopes to retain their Pacific Nations Cup title were dealt a potentially fatal blow as they were well beaten by a clinical Japan side by 34-21 in Kamaishi. The newly-constructed...
Last-gasp Hunt rescues Crusaders, Reds beat spirited Sunwolves
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks were leading the Super Rugby champions when the final hooter sounded, but Mitch Hunt's late intervention denied them. Mitch Hunt rescued the Crusaders with a last-gasp...
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
