Ireland ready for All Blacks challenge
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton says Ireland are ready to peak in their quarter-final against the All Blacks in Tokyo in Saturday.
Hansen: All Blacks happy to avoid Japan
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
‘I didn’t want to become an online meme’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders after the completion of the pool stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Stat Attack: Brilliant Japan overrun Scotland
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday was won and lost.
Japan climb to highest-ever ranking
Japan have moved up to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following their riveting 28-21 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.
Leitch: We’re prepared for Boks
Japan Captain Michael Leitch says his team is prepared for their challenging World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks in Tokyo.
Boks can’t afford to look beyond Japan
Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Watch: Sensational Japan try in animation
Check out this different view of Japan’s stunning try in animation from Sunday’s famous win over Scotland.
Watch: Japan’s wild celebrations
Japan fans celebrated wildly across the nation after the home team qualified for the quarter-finals. Can you spot the one supporter doing a somersault at the famous Shibuya crossing?
‘Today was about emotion, physicality’
Check out the scenes as Japan progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals, with captain Michael Leitch dedicating the moment to those affected by typhoon Hagibis.
