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World Rugby hits back at Joe Schmidt over criticism of controversial decision in second Lions Test
World Rugby have leapt to the defence of referee Andrea Piardi and his officiating team and said that…
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Almost half the players who started the World Cup final, including All Blacks captain Sam Cane, will be in action when Japan's club rugby season kicks off this weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/07/more-sports/rugby-league-one-raised-profile/?utm_content=buffer27b16&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #allblacks #japanrugbyleagueone #samcane #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup
Ecstatic South Africans celebrated well into Sunday after the Springboks claimed a record fourth title by defeating New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/29/more-sports/south-africans-celebrate/?utm_content=buffera2e81&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #southafrica #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup
South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in an arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/29/more-sports/south-africa-champions/?utm_content=buffercd9e9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #southafrica #newzealand #allblacks #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup
For New Zealand and South Africa there is no bigger challenge than what both consider rugby’s greatest rivalry, and the World Cup final on Saturday will be among their most significant clashes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/25/more-sports/spingboks-all-blacks-rich-rivalry/?utm_content=bufferf5d98&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #springboks #southafrica #allblacks #newzealand #2023rugbyworldcup
The two meetings between the All Blacks and Springboks this year have been characterized by fast starts, and they could once again be the key to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/24/more-sports/rwc-final-early-scores-secret/?utm_content=bufferd5800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #allblacks #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup
World Rugby is formally reviewing the allegation that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial slur at England’s Tom Curry during Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/24/more-sports/rwc-south-africa-abuse-allegations/?utm_content=buffera1b66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #bongimbonambi #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup #worldrugby #tomcurry
Springboks flyhalf Handre Polland said his team will "have to come up with a plan" before meeting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/23/more-sports/springboks-all-blacks-homework/?utm_content=bufferc10d8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #southafrica #newzealand
The Springboks found a way to get past a dominant England and into the 2023 Rugby World Cup final against fellow three-time champion New Zealand. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/22/more-sports/rwc-springboks-england-semifinal/?utm_content=buffer7a587&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #springboks #england #2023rugbyworldcup #handrepollard
The All Blacks are being driven by the pain of losing in the semifinal round during the previous World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/19/more-sports/all-blacks-argentina-world-cup-prepare/?utm_content=bufferf351c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #argentina #newzealand #2023rugbyworldcup #ianfoster #aaronsmith #michaelcheika
In his first public appearance since returning to Australia, Eddie Jones said he had not spoken to "anyone" about the Brave Blossoms head coaching role and that he's committed to the Wallabies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/17/more-sports/jones-committed-wallabies/?utm_content=buffer6d1f5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #eddiejones #wallabies #2023rugbyworldcup
England coach Steve Borthwick says he had no doubt his players will be written off for the Rugby World Cup semifinals, but backs them to rise to the occasion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/16/more-sports/england-rugby-world-cup-borthwick/?utm_content=buffer30688&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #england #2023rugbyworldcup
Johnny Sexton hangs up his boots as Ireland's record scorer, the Six Nations overall points record holder, a pivotal figure in two Six Nations Grand Slams and the 2018 World Player of the Year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/15/more-sports/ireland-sexton-storied-career-ends/?utm_content=buffer3b15d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #ireland #johnnysexton
Carried on a wave of incredible support, Argentina overcame a deficit to eventually overwhelm Wales 29-17, as late tries by replacements Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez took them into the World Cup semifinals for the third time on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/15/more-sports/rwc-argentina-wale-quarterfinal/?utm_content=bufferdd4bb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #pumas #argentina #wales #2023rugbyworldcup
The All Blacks avenged a historic home series defeat at the hands of Ireland last year, taking their chances when they had them in clinical fashion at Stade de France in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/15/more-sports/rwc-quarterfinal-allblacks-ireland-sexton/?utm_content=bufferb61e6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #newzealand #allblacks #ireland #johnnysexton #2023rugbyworldcup
Across many factors behind the Brave Blossoms' lack of progress at the Rugby World Cup, one thing is clear: Japanese rugby needs to get its house in order. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/10/more-sports/rwc-brave-blossoms-future/?utm_content=bufferc1c15&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #braveblossoms #jamiejoseph #japanrugbyfootballunion
Closing the gap between rugby's traditional powers and its Tier 2 nations has long been an avowed aim of a game that is strong and healthy in its heartlands but has struggled to expand that territory. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/10/more-sports/tier-2-nations-more-fixtures/?utm_content=bufferb7cda&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #tonga #portugal
The Brave Blossoms were unable to repeat their 2019 heroics as they failed to progress to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup with a defeat to Pool D rival Argentina on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/08/more-sports/rwc-japan-argentina-report/?utm_content=buffer47591&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #pumas #2023rugbyworldcup
The Irish will now face three-time champion New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday, seeking to reach the semifinals of a Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/08/more-sports/rwc-ireland-england/?utm_content=buffera9d15&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup
Retired lock Luke Thompson believes Argentina will be a similar opponent to Samoa, who the Brave Blossoms beat last week to stay in contention for a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/04/more-sports/rwc-brave-blossoms-thompson-hopeful/?utm_content=buffer6508c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #lukethompson #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #pumas
The Brave Blossoms' self-belief, according to fellow prop Craig Millar, comes from the way head coach Jamie Joseph allows the team to relax off the field. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/03/more-sports/rwc-brave-blossoms-brotherhood/?utm_content=buffer5cd47&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #braveblossoms #craigmillar #asaeliaivalu
Jamie Joseph's personal journey of discovery has completely altered the dynamic within the Japan squad, according to one of his assistant coaches. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/03/more-sports/rwc-joseph-evolution-brave-blossoms/?utm_content=buffer36105&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup #rikiyamatsuda #shinhasegawa
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont may have broken his jaw in a high tackle that forced him off the pitch in the 96-0 World Cup thrashing of Namibia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/22/more-sports/rugby-france-namibia-dupont/?utm_content=buffer3fa06&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #france #namibia #antoinedupont
Fly-half Jumpei Ogura, scrum-half Kenta Fukuda and wing Siosaia Fifita have yet to play in the Rugby World Cup, but have been making efforts toward helping Japan prepare for games. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/22/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-preparation/?utm_content=buffercca32&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #braveblossoms
Jacques Rivoal, President of France 2023, admitted this week there had been issues but tried to put a positive spin on things. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/22/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-travel/?utm_content=buffera3ab9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #transport #france
Ryohei Yamanaka has trained with the Japan Rugby World Cup squad for the first time following his call-up to replace Semisi Masirewa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/21/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-yamanaka/?utm_content=buffercf02d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #ryoheiyamanaka #braveblossoms
The performances of smaller unions at the Rugby World Cup show the need for regular competition against top international teams and a professional setup where players can focus on the game. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/20/more-sports/fiji-rugby-investment-progress/?utm_content=bufferd2f8c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #fiji #worldrugby #namibia
Japan still has two games left to rescue its Rugby World Cup campaign, but based on recent evidence, its chances of securing back-to-back wins against Samoa and Argentina looks increasingly remote. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/19/more-sports/rwc-japan-england-analysis/?utm_content=buffere8cb6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #england #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup
Japan fell to their first loss of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Sunday, going down 34-12 to England in Pool D in front of 30,500 at Stade de Nice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/18/more-sports/japan-england-rugby/?utm_content=bufferb05bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #england
The outspoken Wallabies boss said World Rugby's attempts to mitigate danger had been directly responsible for the changes he sees in the game. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/17/more-sports/rwc-jones-rugby-power-contest/?utm_content=bufferbe0c5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #worldrugby #eddiejones #wallabies #2023rugbyworldcup
Ireland's aim in this tournament is to move past the quarterfinals of a Rugby World Cup for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/17/more-sports/rwc-sexton-record-ireland/?utm_content=buffered947&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #ireland #johnnysexton #tonga