‘Difficult decision to cancel matches’

Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin says safety considerations came first as World Rugby took the ‘unprecedented decision’ to cancel two matches due to typhoon Hagabis.

England, NZ World Cup fixtures called off

World Rugby has decided to cancel this weekend’s World Cup fixtures involving England and New Zealand with typhoon Hagibis set to hit Japan.

Head to Head: Boks’ preferable QF opponents

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which team the Springboks would prefer to face in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Watch: Reinach’s highlights against Canada

Check out some of the hat-trick highlights from Cobus Reinach’s brilliant performance against Canada on Tuesday.

Highlights: Wales vs Fiji

Wales defeated a plucky Fiji side 29-17 in their crucial Pool D clash at Oita Stadium on Wednesday.

RWC typhoon update expected on Thursday

World Rugby is expected to issue an update on Thursday if any World Cup games will be affected by an incoming typhoon in Japan.

Highlights: Scotland vs Russia

Scotland’s World Cup playoff flame is still burning brightly after they demolished Russia 61-0 in their Pool A match on Wednesday.

England battling illness before France clash

England’s World Cup squad is struggling through both illness and injuries while they prepare for the decisive match against France on Saturday.

Scotland win to keep hopes alive

Scotland’s World Cup playoff flame is still burning brightly after they demolished Russia 61-0 in their Pool A match on Wednesday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Highlights: Argentina vs USA

Argentina finished their World Cup campaign on a high with a 47-17 victory over the USA at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Wednesday.