Japan makes 4 changes to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday 13 October. The side sees four changes to the starting XV which...
Rugby World Cup matches cancelled due to approaching Typhoon Hagibis – video
7 years ago by The GuardianThe crucial final group game between France and England on Saturday has been cancelled because of Super Typhoon Hagibis. New Zealand’s match with Italy was also scrapped as high winds and torrential...
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...
RWC Preview: Scotland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is not expecting an easy ride against Russia when Scotland attempt to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals alive on Wednesday. Scotland...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have recalled Michael Leitch to their starting XV for Saturday's clash with Samoa, with Jamie Joseph urging the Brave Blossoms to capitalise on their stunning Rugby World Cup win over Ireland. The...
Captain’s Run In Kobe
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team had a last run out in Kobe today ahead of Thursday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Russia. It was a chance to sample first hand the humidity and slick conditions inside the enclosed...
Talking Points: Scotland vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland put in a solid performance against Samoa on Monday, as they managed to beat them 34-0 in a crucial Pool A encounter. With Japan's shock upset of Ireland on Saturday, it shattered...
Samoa win 'a true reflection' of Scotland team - Townsend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend was delighted to see Scotland give what he considered "a true reflection" of their team as they dismantled Samoa at the Rugby World Cup. Townsend's men had endured an awful...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Scotland 34-0 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kept their hopes of progress from Pool A at the Rugby World Cup alive by beating Samoa 34-0, claiming a bonus point and dealing their opponents a huge blow. With Japan enjoying...
