Rugby: South Africa rings changes after Japan loss
September 23, 2015 (12:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
South Africa has dropped eight players from its starting 15 for the Rugby World Cup game against Samoa following a stunning loss to Japan.Under pressure from one of the biggest upsets in tournament history, coach Heyneke Meyer picked... More...

South Africa rings changes after Japan loss
September 23, 2015 (12:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) " South Africa has dropped eight players from its starting 15 for the Rugby World Cup game against Samoa following a stunning loss to Japan.Under pressure from one of the biggest upsets in tournament history,... More...

Rugby World Cup: South Africa and Samoa set to collide
September 23, 2015 (09:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
In the most unpredictable of World Cups, there are at least a couple of anchor points that will provide an element of relief that not everything can be pushed off course.One of those points that should prove reassuringly predictable... More...

Rugby World Cup: Seagulls blamed for South Africa's shock defeat to Japan
September 21, 2015 (22:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Seagulls and their droppings are being blamed for South Africa's remarkable defeat to Japan in the World Cup. The Times has claimed that "team officials are reportedly furious that their training...has been disrupted by up to 100... More...

Rugby World Cup: South Africa drop to sixth in world after Japan defeat
September 21, 2015 (18:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
South Africa's stunning loss to Japan in the Rugby World Cup has seen the Springboks fall to their lowest world ranking in 12 years.The 34-32 defeat on Sunday, the Springboks' first to Japan, dropped them from third to sixth today,... More...

What next for Japan after upsetting South Africa at RWC?
September 21, 2015 (17:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
BRIGHTON, England (AP) " As they left their team hotel in Brighton, Japan's players trod lightly on a red carpet and through a guard of honor to their bus.About 40 of the hotel staff stood proudly in lines on either side of the... More...

After beating South Africa, Jones heading to South Africa
September 21, 2015 (15:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " After masterminding Japan's stunning win over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup, coach Eddie Jones will head to South Africa following the tournament to take charge of the Stormers.The Cape Town-based... More...

South Africa coach Meyer: I'm sorry
September 21, 2015 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
South Africa coach Meyer: I'm sorry More...

Disgruntled South African fan sells jersey: 'I'm over them'
September 20, 2015 (12:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
A disgruntled South African rugby fan has sold his Springbok jersey on Trade Me after his side's stunning loss to Japan today.The seller, arsenalboy, took to the site in a huff with a somewhat foggy photo of an XL jersey he said... More...

Japanese fans celebrate stunning rugby win over South Africa
September 20, 2015 (08:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
TOKYO (AP) " Japanese fans celebrated their team's shock Rugby World Cup win over heavily-favored South Africa, a victory that is sure to give the sport a boost as the country prepares to host the event in four years.The match started... More...

South African media react with fury
September 19, 2015 (22:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
South African media and fans have reacted with predicable fury to the Springboks' defeat by Japan, while giving credit to the Brave Blossoms for the World Cup upset of upsets.Long time rugby writer Gavin Rich, for SuperSport, reckoned:... More...

VIDEO: Japan v South Africa Highlights
September 19, 2015 (22:00) [ Indexed from Planet Rugby ]
Japan pulled off the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history thanks to Karne Hesketh's last-minute try against South Africa. More...

Japan beats South Africa in biggest shock in RWC history
September 19, 2015 (20:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
BRIGHTON, England (AP) " Karne Hesketh scored the winning try deep in injury time as Japan beat South Africa 34-32 to seal the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history.Hesketh charged into the edge of the left corner, the crowd's... More...

Japan shocks South Africa 34-32 at Rugby World Cup
September 19, 2015 (20:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
BRIGHTON, England (AP) " Japan has shocked South Africa 34-32 at the Rugby World Cup in their first meeting:___Japan 34 (Michael Leitch, Ayumu Goromaru, Karne Hesketh tries; Goromaru 2 conversions, 5 penalties), South Africa 32... More...

Japan stun South Africa
September 19, 2015 (20:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Japan pulled off perhaps the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history on Saturday, defeating two-time World Cup champions South Africa 34-32 in a ferocious encounter at Brighton Community Stadium. More...

Rugby World Cup live updates: South Africa v Japan
September 19, 2015 (18:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool D clash between South Africa and Japan in Brighton. If you are not on the l More...

South Africa v Japan LIVE!
September 19, 2015 (17:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Live updates of the World Cup Pool B clash between South Africa and Japan in Brighton. More...

The Latest: Ireland, South Africa in action on day 2 of RWC
September 19, 2015 (12:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
LONDON (AP) " The Latest from the Rugby World Cup:11 a.m.After England got off to a winning start with a flattering but hard-earned 35-11 win against Fiji on Friday night, other leading sides play on day 2 of the Rugby World Cup.South... More...

Preview - South Africa vs. Japan
September 18, 2015 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
Preview - South Africa vs. Japan More...

Preview: Japan v South Africa
September 18, 2015 (09:45) [ Indexed from Planet Rugby ]
South Africa will win their opening 2015 Rugby World Cup clash against Japan at the Brighton Community Stadium on Saturday. More...