Watch: ‘Japan deserve their ranking’

We look at what happened in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their quarter-final clash with Japan.

Japan vs Scotland drew record 60m TV audience

More than half of the Japanese population watched the World Cup match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.

Five tells in Japan’s poker game

Japan have been the most talked-about team at the Rugby World Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals as surprise winners of Pool A.

Canada players help typhoon recovery efforts

Several players of Canada’s World Cup team have remained in Kamaishi to help the local community recover from the impact of typhoon Hagibis.

France plan to run Wales ragged

France duo Louis Picamoles and Gael Fickou have admitted that Les Bleus are planning an all-out pace assault in their quarter-final against Wales in Oita on Sunday.

‘Japan have been exceptional’

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont says they will aim to ensure Japan play more tier-one matches following their impressive performances at the World Cup.

RWC XV: Forwards of the pool stages

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a pack of forwards from the individuals who have been impressive in the round-robin stages of the World Cup.

‘England’s best yet to come’

Scrumhalf Ben Youngs has warned the Wallabies that England have yet to reveal the full potency of their attack at the World Cup.

Cheika unfazed by England challenge

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists that he doesn’t need to do any analysis of England before their quarter-final clash in Oita on Saturday.

Woodward: Involve Pacific Nations in Rugby Championship

Former England coach Clive Woodward has called for the inclusion of Japan and the Pacific Nations in the Rugby Championship after the World Cup.