Townsend questions 'incredible' Peyper call in Japan win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has questioned an "incredible call" from referee Jaco Peyper that resulted in Rugby World Cup Pool A rivals Japan securing a bonus-point win over Samoa. Townsend's...
Robust contingency plan in place for Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is monitoring a typhoon developing off the south coast of Japan and has a "robust "contingency plan in place should it impact any Rugby World Cup fixtures. Typhoon Hagibis...
Rugby World Cup 2019 braces for Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Rugby WorldIreland will hope to avoid any fixture cancellation with their vital game against Samoa at riskSplash: Rugby fans wear rain coats in the stands (Getty Images)Rugby World Cup 2019 braces for Typhoon Hagibis...
Typhoon Hagibis threatens Ireland's key World Cup date with Samoa
7 years ago by The GuardianWorld Rugby could move venue for game to go aheadAny cancelled games due to weather are scoreless drawsAndy Farrell believes World Rugby are as keen as Ireland to see Saturday’s final Pool A clash with...
Townsend names Scotland team to go against Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland coach Gregor Townsend has announced his team for the Pool A match against Russia in Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Wednesday, 9 October. Scotland have made 14 changes to the XV which...
Winners and Losers: Japan vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe host nation, Japan, kept their winning streak alive on Saturday as they swept aside Samoa 38-19 at the City of Toyota Stadium. The Asian nation currently lead Pool A with 14 points and are on track...
Relaxed Healy ready to rest up and sharpen up
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCian Healy takes his downtime as seriously as his rugby and he believes a weekend off leading into a full week of preparation for Ireland’s final World Cup pool game this Saturday can translate into...
For a team seeking energy, Henshaw’s return is well timed
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBodies and minds rested after a weekend off in Fukuoka, Ireland’s players return to work today looking for the elusive spark that could propel them past Samoa and onto a World Cup quarter-final with...
Japan enter new territory as Joseph targets top spot in Pool A
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph praised Japan's "never-say-die attitude" after two late tries clinched a bonus-point victory over Samoa, leaving them on the brink of creating history. The tournament hosts moved...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 38-19 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaru Matsushima scored a late and potentially crucial bonus-point clinching try as Japan remained on track for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by winning 38-19 against Samoa. Hosts...
