Bayern’s Pep Guardiola assists Japan rugby team’s World Cup preparations
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Guardiola was sought out by Japan coach Eddie Jones• ‘The principles are exactly the same,’ says Jones• Guardiola: I look at opponents and try to demolish themNot satisfied with conquering...
Nine weeks for Canadian gouger
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumCanadian hooker Ray Barkwill has been suspended for nine weeks for making contact with the eye of an opponent during last weekend's bad-tempered Test match against Georgia.
Georgia cruise past Japan
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Georgia managed to get back to winning ways after stumbling against Ireland as they defeated the Brave Blossoms 25-24 in Tbilisi.
Georgia put five past Japan
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyGeorgia bounced back from last week's heavy defeat to Ireland as they cruised past Japan, winning 35-24 at Mikheil Meshki Stadium.
Preview: Georgia v Japan
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Japan take on Georgia on Sunday with a side that shows four changes and two positional switches from the team that started last week's 18-13 win over Romania.
300 sleeps to the Rugby World Cup (Part 1)
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWith 300 sleeps until the tournament’s kick-off, what’s the pecking order for the 2015 Rugby World Cup? The pools Group A: England, Fiji, Wales, Uruguay, Australia Group B: Scotland, Japan,...
Ireland v Australia Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter Ireland’s win against Georgia and Australia’s defeat to France, Ireland climbed above the Wallabies as the third best side in the world. Joe Schmidt has emphasised that the rankings are just...
Schmidt names strongest possible 15 to face Wallabies
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJOE SCHMIDT has named his strongest possible team for the visit of Australia, recalling most of the men rested against Georgia while naming fit-again Rory Best at hooker.
Irish Rugby TV: Jamie Heaslip On Cheika And Australia
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the countdown continues to Ireland's GUINNESS Series showdown with Australia, number 8 Jamie Heaslip talks about the Georgia game and what it will be like to face an 'old friend' in Michael Cheika this...
Irish Rugby TV: Stuart Olding On His Successful Ireland Return
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster youngster Stuart Olding reflects on his return from injury and his try-scoring appearance for Ireland against Georgia, as well as sending his best wishes to sidelined team-mate Chris Henry.
