Hansen 'quite happy' All Blacks avoided in-form Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen is "quite happy" to see Japan on the opposite side of the draw to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup - but knows Ireland will be a tough test in the quarter-finals. Tournament...
Bundee Aki gets a 3 week ban
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Bundee Aki attended a disciplinary hearing on 14 October having received a red card from referee Nic Berry for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Ireland’s...
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 marks shining moment at Rugby World Cup in wake of Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by The Guardian• Newspaper special editions rushed out in Tokyo after victory• Celebratory mood dampened by Typhoon Hagibis death tollJapan awoke on Monday morning, appropriately the Sports Day national holiday that...
Highlights: Ireland v Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 47-5 win over Samoa in the teams final pool matches at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland started strongly and ran in three tries to build a 21-0 lead,...
Highlights: Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan progressed to the Quarter-Finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time as they held on for a 28-21 win over Scotland to bring the pool round of play to a close. Scotland got off to the perfect...
Top Performers: Japan vs Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan stunned the world by becoming the first Asia nation to reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they beat Scotland 28-21 on Sunday. Before the game kicked off, Japan...
Rugby World Cup: how the quarter-finalists shape up | Michael Aylwin
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland and Australia can upset the odds but Japan have probably gone as far as they canSaturday 8.15am, Oita, ITV1 Related: Japan hang on to reach Rugby World Cup last eight and send Scotland out Related:...
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...
Passionate fans react to incredible Japan performance against Scotland
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIn the aftermath of Japan's epic performance against Scotland on Sunday, Rugbydump founder Grant Constable was in Yokohama to get the reaction with Rugbypass.
