Russia score 0 at Rugby World Cup but find reasons to smile
(World News Russia)

KOBE, Japan (AP) - They didn`t score a point and they were the first team officially eliminated from title contention at the Rugby World Cup, yet the Russians still had smiles on their faces. After watching his Russia team lose to Ireland 35-0 on Thursday in Kobe´s Misaki Stadium, coach Lyn Jones was jubilant. `It`s a big day for Russian rugby and we came through with five stars,` Jones said. The Bears were tipped for a thrashing. Ireland was only Russia´s second Tier One opponent in eight years since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where it lost to the Irish 62-12. Just two months ago, Russia lost to Italy 85-15. Ireland was on the...