'Losing by default to a typhoon': Scotland rugby fans braced for worst
7 years ago by The GuardianScotland fans hope game against Japan can go ahead but anger and frustration at prospect of exit is giving way to pragmatismAs Scottish rugby fans contemplate the prospect of “losing by default to a...
Italy’s Parisse hits out at ‘ridiculous’ All Blacks cancellation at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Italy veteran angered by World Rugby decision• ‘If NZ needed four or five points it would not be cancelled’Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby’s “ridiculous” decision to cancel Italy’s...
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...
Scotland happy to play behind closed doors if necessary, says Townsend
7 years ago by The Guardian• Super Typhoon Hagibis may force cancellation of Scotland game• ‘There are lots of venues that might not be affected by weather’Gregor Townsend has called on World Cup organisers to do everything...
Joe Schmidt wants Ireland to focus on Samoa amid World Cup uncertainty
7 years ago by The GuardianSuper Typhoon Hagibis has left two games cancelledJapan v Scotland could yet get called off by World RugbyJoe Schmidt has admitted the uncertainty around super Typhoon Hagibis has created a “distraction”...
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...
England-France & New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's Rugby World Cup showdown against France and New Zealand's clash with Italy have been cancelled due to the pending threat of Typhoon Hagibis. World Rugby announced the two pool fixtures...
Rugby World Cup: England game cancelled with decision pending on Scotland as typhoon looms
7 years ago by The GuardianFinal pool game against France called a 0-0 drawDecision on Scotland-Japan game to be made on SundayNew Zealand v Italy also called off England and France will not play in Yokohama on Saturday evening...
Gallagher And Murphy To Take Charge Of PRO14 Fixtures
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe match official appointments have been confirmed for the third round of the GUINNESS PRO14, with IRFU referees Sean Gallagher and Frank Murphy taking charge of two of Saturday’s fixtures. Scotland’s...
