World Rugby defend Fukuoka turf
World Rugby are confident that the pitch at the Fukuoka Stadium is up to standard ahead of Ireland’s World Cup match against Samoa.
Moore: All Blacks did not want postponed match
World Rugby have denied a claim from former England hooker Brian Moore that the All Blacks refused to have their final pool match against Italy postponed.
Scotland could take legal action
Scottish rugby chiefs have reportedly notified World Rugby of their willingness to take legal action to ensure their match against Japan goes ahead on Sunday.
Japan drop Wimpie, Lappies loses captaincy
Coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to Japan’s starting lineup for Sunday’s crunch Pool A match against Scotland in Yokohama.
Tipuric to lead much-changed Wales
Justin Tipuric will take over the captaincy of a Wales team that features 13 changes for their final World Cup pool game against Uruguay on Sunday.
Scotland roll out big guns
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made 13 changes to his team’s lineup for Sunday’s Pool A encounter against Japan in Yokohama.
SAHRC: We want Etzebeth to play at RWC
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is probing claims that comments by the institution’s legal head, Buang Jones, could cause harm to an investigation into the Eben Etzebeth racism allegations.
World Cup wish list
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the final weekend of pool matches.
Quotes of the day: ‘We have 80kg of beef coming Sunday’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
Ireland coach wields axe for Samoa clash
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made 11 changes to his starting lineup for their must-win pool clash with Samoa in Fukuoka on Saturday.
