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.

Schmidt: Hagibis gives England and ABs advantage

Joe Schmidt says that England and New Zealand have an advantage ahead of the quarter-finals after their final pool games were cancelled due to Typhhon Hagibis.

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.

Smith aims to complete reign on a high

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will look to sign off his spell in Bloemfontein successfully by continuing their unbeaten run in the PRO14 against Munster.

Smith: Cheetahs believe they can win PRO14

Cheetahs star fullback Rhyno Smith believes that his side has the ability to claim their first ever PRO14 championship title this season.

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.