Scotland name strong side to face Japan
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland name strong side to face Japan
Scotland ready for 'ferocious' Japan
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJapan's shock World Cup win gave Scotland's coaches much to ponder ahead of Wednesday's Pool B match, says head coach Vern Cotter.
Japan leapfrog next Rugby World Cup opponents Scotland in rankings
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Japan up to 11th place after 34-32 victory over South Africa• Springboks slip to sixth with England up to thirdJapan have moved above their next World Cup opponents Scotland in rugby union’s official...
Fiji's Dominiko Waqaniburotu suspended for one week
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDominiko Waqaniburotu of Fiji has been suspended for one week after admitting an act of foul play.Following a review of broadcast footage, Waqaniburotu was cited by Independent Citing Commissioner Douglas...
Scotland name team for Japan clash
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Vern Cotter has named the Scotland team to face Japan in the national team's opening game of the Rugby World Cup at Kingsholm Stadium this Wednesday.The sides have met on four previous...
Japan have moved above Scotland in the rugby world rankings
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan have moved above their next World Cup opponents Scotland in rugby union's official world rankings.
Medical chief calls for rules change to protect rugby players from head injuries
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldBBC Panorama programme, presented by former Scotland international John Beattie, looks at the rise of head injuries in rugbyArgentina's lock Guido Petti Pagadizabal (C) receives medical attention for a...
Hogg returns for Scotland's opener
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsStuart Hogg is fit to start Scotland's World Cup opener against Japan and Josh Strauss could make his debut from the bench.
South Africa - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanDire Straits The 1995 and 2007 World Cup tournaments were memorable triumphs for the Springboks, while 1999 and 2003 and 2011 were disappointments. But now we have the gloomy possibility of the Boks...
Japan’s history men warn Scotland they are the next target
1 decade ago by The TimesSteve Borthwick, the Englishman at the heart of the Japan team, warned Scotland that the Brave Blossoms will be ready...
