Highlights: Ireland vs Samoa

Ireland cruised to a 47-5 bonus-point win against Samoa in their final World Cup pool game in Fukuoka on Saturday to book a place in the quarter-finals.

Watch: Ireland centre is red-carded

Bundee Aki was shown a red card for this tackle which caused Samoa’s Ulupano Seuteni to go off for an HIA during Ireland’s win on Saturday.

Sexton steers 14-man Ireland into quarters

Johnny Sexton starred as Ireland cruised to a 47-5 bonus-point win against Samoa in their final World Cup pool game in Fukuoka on Saturday to book a place in the quarter-finals. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

World Rugby’s flawed plan revealed

World Rugby’s robust contingency plans in the event of a natural disaster in Yokohama was to move World Cup games just 22km away to Tokyo.

Faf: Boks won’t change DNA

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says that good defence, kicking and discipline will shape the World Cup quarter-final next week. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

In pictures: Boks train in the rain

The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.

Highlights: Australia vs Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia side 27-8 at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday.

World Rugby disappointed in Scotland’s legal threat

World Rugby have hit back at Scotland’s response to the crucial World Cup match against Japan potentially being called off due to a typhoon.

Wallabies battle past Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia 27-8 in Fukuroi on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Joseph: Our position is no fluke

Jamie Joseph is adamant that Japan want to play the Pool A decider against Scotland despite reports that the match may be cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.