Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe and Herschel Jantjies are expected to be fit for South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. Livewire wing Kolbe missed the 66-7 rout of Canada last Tuesday...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Namibia v Canada cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia and Canada's final Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup has been cancelled due to the impact of Typhoon Hagibis. Both teams were aiming to claim a first win of the tournament in Japan,...
Day 25 at the Rugby World Cup: Ireland secure quarter-final place
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland’s match with France and New Zealand’s encounter with Italy were cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Scotland's hopes in the balance with inspection to follow Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby will undertake a venue inspection following the passing of Typhoon Hagibis before deciding whether Scotland's crunch Rugby World Cup clash against Japan goes ahead. The Pool A fixture...
England cancellation has cost me a weekend in Japan and the World Cup its surprise factor
7 years ago by The GuardianGlobal tournaments should not be dumping fixtures because of inclement weather – the game and its supporters deserve betterLet’s be kind to Jefferson Poirot and say his comments were lost in translation....
World Rugby 'disappointed' by Scotland's threat of legal action
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has expressed its disappointment after Scottish Rugby (SRU) revealed it is considering legal action to ensure Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash with Japan goes ahead. Scotland will...
Ireland face Samoa needing bonus-point win amid concerns about pitch
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fukuoka pitch has been heavily relaid in places• ‘We’ve been given assurances that it’s safe to play on’Ireland have expressed concerns about the state of the pitch before Saturday’s decisive...
Conor O’Shea calls for 'consistency' as Typhoon Hagibis fallout continues
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyItaly head coach Conor O’Shea has called for “consistency” from World Rugby after Scotland have called for assurances that their crunch Pool A tie with Japan will go ahead.
Opinion: A question of integrity at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Rugby WorldBending the rules for Scotland v Japan would be unfair when Italy were not granted the same opportunityCalm before the storm: The sun sets over the Okuchichibu mountains outside Tokyo (Getty Images)Bending...
