#2023rugbyworldcup — Public Fediverse posts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

England's Tom Curry and Owen Farrell, who are serving suspensions after receiving red cards for dangerous tackles, will not be available for Sunday's match against Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/14/more-sports/england-tackling-sinfield-defense/?utm_content=bufferc81a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #england #kevinsinfield #2023rugbyworldcup #tomcurry

Curry, playing his first rugby since May after a series of injuries, was the latest to fall foul of the sport's crackdown on upright tackles, which can lead to a high number of concussions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/13/more-sports/rwc-england-curry-suspension/?utm_content=buffer85966&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #tomcurry #england #2023rugbyworldcup

"We expected the Chileans to be very passionate on the field but as soon as we got into the stadium the noise of the Chilean supporters was amazing," Japan's Michael Leitch said. "It was crazy." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/11/more-sports/michael-leitch-praises-chile/?utm_content=buffera8ebd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #michaelleitch #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #chile

England was unrecognizable from the team that had lost six of its nine games under coach Steve Borthwick, showing pace and invention in attack and fierce determination in defense. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/10/more-sports/rwc2023-england-argentina/?utm_content=buffer31fab&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #england #argentina #georgeford #2023rugbyworldcup

England captain Farrell rues mistake that led to World Cup ban https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/05/more-sports/rugby-england-farrell/?utm_content=bufferb8369&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #owenfarrell #england #2023rugbyworldcup

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that despite "a mass of problems," his team was preparing to scale Mount Everest at the Rugby World Cup this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/04/more-sports/japan-rugby-world-cup-everest/?utm_content=buffer98219&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup #kazukihimeno

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that despite "a mass of problems," his team was preparing to scale Mount Everest at the Rugby World Cup this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/04/more-sports/japan-rugby-world-cup-everest/?utm_content=buffer98219&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup #kazukihimeno

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that despite "a mass of problems," his team was preparing to scale Mount Everest at the Rugby World Cup this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/04/more-sports/japan-rugby-world-cup-everest/?utm_content=buffer98219&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup #kazukihimeno

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that despite "a mass of problems," his team was preparing to scale Mount Everest at the Rugby World Cup this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/04/more-sports/japan-rugby-world-cup-everest/?utm_content=buffer98219&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #jamiejoseph #2023rugbyworldcup #kazukihimeno

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rose from a hungry and impoverished childhood to become 'an international rugby icon.' https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/more-sports/springbok-kolisi-defies-odds/?utm_content=buffer741a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #siyakolisi #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rose from a hungry and impoverished childhood to become 'an international rugby icon.' https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/more-sports/springbok-kolisi-defies-odds/?utm_content=buffer741a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #siyakolisi #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rose from a hungry and impoverished childhood to become 'an international rugby icon.' https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/more-sports/springbok-kolisi-defies-odds/?utm_content=buffer741a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #siyakolisi #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rose from a hungry and impoverished childhood to become 'an international rugby icon.' https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/more-sports/springbok-kolisi-defies-odds/?utm_content=buffer741a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #siyakolisi #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup

Japan should have been riding a wave of momentum after hosting a successful 2019 Rugby World Cup but the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered efforts to build on their success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/31/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-shake-off/?utm_content=buffer8e224&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #covid19 #covid19injapan #jamiejoseph

Japan should have been riding a wave of momentum after hosting a successful 2019 Rugby World Cup but the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered efforts to build on their success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/31/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-shake-off/?utm_content=buffer8e224&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #covid19 #covid19injapan #jamiejoseph

Japan should have been riding a wave of momentum after hosting a successful 2019 Rugby World Cup but the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered efforts to build on their success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/31/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-shake-off/?utm_content=buffer8e224&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #covid19 #covid19injapan #jamiejoseph

Japan should have been riding a wave of momentum after hosting a successful 2019 Rugby World Cup but the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered efforts to build on their success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/31/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-shake-off/?utm_content=buffer8e224&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #braveblossoms #2023rugbyworldcup #covid19 #covid19injapan #jamiejoseph

Since former captain Fabien Galthie took over as head coach of France, which will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, one thing has been consistent with hosts Les Bleus: they win. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/30/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-france/?utm_content=buffer183fb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #france #2023rugbyworldcup #fabiengalthie

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has no issues with Steve Hansen helping Australia https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/24/more-sports/foster-responds-hansen-australia/?utm_content=buffer1217a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #ianfoster #stevenhansen #2023rugbyworldcup #allblacks #eddiejones #australia

Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/22/more-sports/all-blacks-hansen-australia/?utm_content=buffer96d9f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #worldrugby #2023rugbyworldcup #allblacks #wallabies

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-make-additions-to-rugby-world-cup-squad/?utm_content=buffer545c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-make-additions-to-rugby-world-cup-squad/?utm_content=buffer545c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-make-additions-to-rugby-world-cup-squad/?utm_content=buffer545c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-make-additions-to-rugby-world-cup-squad/?utm_content=buffer545c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Owen Farrell's status for the Rugby World Cup was thrown into turmoil after World Rugby said it would appeal the decision to overturn a recent red card he was given. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/farrell-world-cup-in-doubt/?utm_content=buffer10c3a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #owenfarrell #england #worldrugby #2023rugbyworldcup

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/japan-adds-four-rwc-squad/?utm_content=buffera9d3c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/japan-adds-four-rwc-squad/?utm_content=buffera9d3c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms

Japan has added four players to its squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/18/more-sports/japan-adds-four-rwc-squad/?utm_content=buffera9d3c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #2023rugbyworldcup #jamiejoseph #braveblossoms