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...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia 45-10 Uruguay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Petaia enjoyed a memorable debut as Australia bounced back from their loss to Wales with a 45-10 victory over Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The Wallabies could not...
Japan’s late bonus from Matsushima against Samoa hurts Scotland
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hosts now have three wins and 14 points in Pool A• Qualification to be settled against Scotland in final gameKotaro Matsushima scored a bonus-point try deep into injury time as Japan moved closer...
Japan’s World Cup expectations soar with Samoa next in their path
7 years ago by The Guardian• Japan have won their past four World Cup games• We have to think we are starting at zero, says captain LeachThere has been a routine question asked of the leading nations this week: how do you rate...
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...
Schmidt allays Sexton injury concerns
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt allayed concerns over Johnny Sexton's fitness after the stand-in captain was withdrawn at half-time in Ireland's 35-0 Rugby World Cup win over Russia. Sexton returned...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland 35-0 Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland moved top of Rugby World Cup Pool A but made hard work of securing a 35-0 bonus-point win over Russia at Kobe Misaki Stadium. Smarting from a stunning defeat to Japan, Ireland...
RWC Preview: Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland have made the right call by opting not to risk Robbie Henshaw and instead hand Garry Ringrose a third consecutive start at the Rugby World Cup. Ringrose is one of...
