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Russia Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...
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...
RWC Preview: Japan v Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan versus Scotland could end up being the most talked-about match that never was. Typhoon Hagibis, which has already led to two Rugby World Cup fixtures being cancelled, is primed to wipe out...
RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
Scotland make 12 changes to face Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the Pool A match against Japan at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday 13 October. The team sees 12 changes to the team which beat Russia earlier...
The Breakdown | Japan benefit from home advantage to edge towards tier-two breakthrough | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianLeaving aside debate about typhoons, there is a history of hosts on the right end of dubious on-field decisions at World CupsGregor Townsend may have had Russia to prepare for this week but the attention...
Henshaw returns for Ireland as Schmidt rings the changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup after the centre was named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland side for the crucial Pool A clash with Samoa. Henshaw has missed Ireland's...
Townsend wary of well-rested Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend says Scotland have momentum to take into their crunch Rugby World Cup clash with Japan, but he expects the well-rested hosts to be prepared for the occasion. Scotland's...
Day 23 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland ease to victory as Wales make hard work of Fiji
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales booked their quarter-final spot with a bruising bonus-point victory against Fiji, while Scotland kept their hopes alive by thrashing Russia.
Rugby World Cup: Wales survive Fiji scare as Scotland put nine past Russia - video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianWales came from 10-0 down to defeat Fiji 29-17 and book their place in the quarter-finals, Scotland set up an eliminator against Japan after routing Russia 61-0, while Argentina ended a disappointing campaign...
