Japan up to 11th, South Africa fall three places in latest World Rugby rankings
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldDefeat against Japan sees South Africa drop from third to sixth in the latest rugby world rankingsSouth Africa players looking stunned after losing to JapanThe fallout from the weekend’s first round...
Rob Kearney: Japan proved that you underestimate sides at your own peril
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan’s shock win over South Africa sent shock waves around the world and the ripple effect is already in full flow with players from several countries warning against complacency against the so-called...
'We are a nation of fighters' - South Africa's Minister of Sport issues warning to rugby team
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan’s victory over South Africa on the weekend was arguably the greatest upset in the history of rugby. The Springboks have it all to do if they’re to bounce back against Samoa on Saturday and Fikile...
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...
South Africa's Minister of Sport issues warning to rugby team
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFikile Mbalula: "What I saw was not the Springboks I know."
Eddie Jones new Stormers coach
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new Stormers head coach. The current Brave Blossoms boss will take over the South African side in 2016 when his duties with the Japan national...
Boks defend Jean's captaincy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher came to the defence of under-fire captain Jean de Villiers, expressing his satisfaction with the way the Bok captain has led his side thus far in the Rugby World...
Tim Nanai-Williams and Samoa get the better of the USA in Brighton
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSamoa got their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign off to a comfortable enough start with a 25-15 victory over the USA in Brighton. The United States scored one of the tries of the weekend, but ill-discpline...
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...
Burger urges Springboks to keep calm
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forward Schalk Burger has called on South Africa to remain calm after their stunning upset against Japan.The loss has attracted heavy criticism from back in South Africa but Burger paid tribute...
