Wales back-rower Josh Navidi’s Rugby World Cup ended by hamstring injury
7 years ago by The Guardian• Influential, hard-tackling No 8 to return home• Wales to meet South Africa in semi-final on SundayWales back-row forward Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.Head...
World Rugby to investigate referee Peyper
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has opened an investigation after referee Jaco Peyper appeared to mock Sebastien Vahaamahina in a photo with Wales fans. Peyper, taking charge of his 50th Test, sent Vahaamahina...
WATCH: The Top moments from the quarter-finals
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Rugby World Cup is now down to just four teams - England, New Zealand, Wales, and South Africa. As the dust settles on a captivating quarter-final round, here are the four moments that have been picked...
‘They may have lost but they have made history’: Japan inspire a nation | Justin McCurry
7 years ago by The GuardianBrave Blossoms fall against South Africa but fans tell of pride for team who have proven they belong at the elite levelThe Japanese juggernaut finally came to a halt in the face of a South Africa roadblock...
Incredible scenes during Japan vs South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend saw South Africa gain vengeance for their shock loss to Japan in 2015 by comfortably defeating the Brave Blossoms 26-3 in an enthralling Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo. Japan...
Jaco Peyper causes controversy with fans photo
7 years ago by Rugby WorldFrance unhappy at the South African referee appearing to replicate red card incident with Wales supportersMarching orders: Jaco Peyper sends off France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina (Getty Images)France unhappy...
HIGHLIGHTS: Japan v South Africa – Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a close encounter in the first half with South Africa struggling to make use of their opportunities to take them into a considerable lead. Japan made sure to let the South African's know that they...
'Everyone’s a fan now': Japan brims with pride after hosts exit World Cup | Justin McCurry
7 years ago by The GuardianA captivating run to the quarter-finals could provide an enduring rugby legacy in JapanThe Japanese juggernaut finally came to a halt in the face of a South African roadblock on Sunday. The sequel to the...
Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus was thankful South Africa "knew which buttons to push" to fend off the threat of another Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. After their stunning loss to the Brave Blossoms four years...
Japan boss Joseph 'so proud' of Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph showed how much it hurt as Japan's journey at the Rugby World Cup ended with defeat at the merciless hands of South Africa. An absorbing tussle at Tokyo Stadium was only one-sided...
