World Cup over for banned Aki

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been handed a three-match ban which essentially rules him out of the remainder of the World Cup.

Etzebeth to take SAHRC to court

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has turned to the High Court in a bid to prevent an alleged racist assault case from going to the Equality Court.

‘The Brighton loss has been erased’

Rassie Erasmus on Japan’s progression to the quarter-finals, their strengths as a cohesive unit and how conditions might affect the contest on Sunday.

‘Japan are our enemy this week’

While the Springboks have grown to love the country and the people they will show Japan no mercy in the World Cup quarter-final this Sunday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

RWC XV: Backline of the pool stages

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

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.