Russian Rugby's bid for the global rugby showpiece, launched in 2019, came as a massive surprise to many in established rugby nations.
After all the hype about the World Cup taking place in Asia for the first time, the tournament finally got going in Tokyo with hosts Japan beating Russia.
After all the hype about the World Cup taking place in Asia for the first time, the tournament finally got going in Tokyo with hosts Japan beating Russia.
European Challenge Cup holders Stade Français went down to a shock defeat against debutants Krasny Yar in Siberia on Saturday.
