Posts Tagged ‘Japan’
May strikes twice as dominant England crush Wallabies 40-16 – Reuters
Winger Jonny May scored two tries in three first-half minutes as England underlined their World Cup credentials with a dominant 40-16 win over Australia on Saturday to set up a semi-final against reigning champions New Zealand.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Hansen glad Japan is on the other side of the draw – Reuters
Japan’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals has not only enthralled the host nation but it has also made the heavyweights of the rugby world, including defending champions New Zealand, sit up and take notice.
Read MoreHigh tackle directive demands cultural change – Reuters
A brief exchange in Samoa’s game against Ireland on Friday perfectly encapsulated the internal struggle rugby is undergoing as officials seek to make the game safer in the face of some confusion and some blank refusal by those playing it.
Read MoreAustralia are through but plenty on the line in Georgia clash – Reuters
Australia have already qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup courtesy of the Wales’s victory over Fiji on Wednesday but the Wallabies will still be anxious to stamp their authority on their final Pool D match against Georgia.
Read MoreFlying Fijians exit World Cup with pride, says coach McKee
Fiji coach John McKee said the Pacific islanders could leave the Rugby World Cup with their heads held high after showing their quality in a 29-17 defeat by Wales on Wednesday.
Read MoreIreland beat stubborn Russia but concerns remain – Reuters
Ireland began to put their World Cup back on track after the shock loss to Japan but it took them over an hour to secure a bonus point and strengthen their quarter-final chances in an unconvincing 35-0 win over a stubborn Russia on Thursday.
Read MoreItaly coach laments red card, praises Bok power in heavy defeat – Reuters
Italy coach Conor O’Shea said his side were fortunate to receive only one red card in their 49-3 Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa on Friday, a team he rates as possibly the most powerful he has ever seen.
Read MoreScotland alive and kicking after bonus-point win over Samoa – Reuters
Scotland revived their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa on Monday, scoring four tries in a much-improved performance to secure a bonus point that could prove crucial in a tight Pool A.
Read MoreEleven lesser known tier two players are poised to light up the World Cup
The Rugby World Cup can be a valuable platform for emerging Tier 2 stars to gain global recognition. We look at who could do that at the 2019 tournament.
Read MoreCheika set to give final answer to Pocock World Cup query – Reuters
Australia coach Michael Cheika is expected to roll the dice and include David Pocock in his World Cup squad
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