Highlights: Australia vs Fiji

Australia were made to work hard for their 39-21 victory against Fiji in their opening World Cup clash on Saturday.

Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers

The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Watch: Reece Hodge tackle vs Fiji

Did Reece Hodge escape a card with this tackle on Fiji flank Peceli Yato during their World Cup clash in Sapporo on Saturday?

Latu spares Australia’s blushes

Tolu Latu scored a second-half brace to help Australia beat Fiji 39-21 in their Pool D World Cup opener in Sapporo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Quotes of the day: ‘Vunipola should be playing for Tonga’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.

Japan lock’s late hit

Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?

Japanese jol begins with a bang

The biggest spectacle was in the stands on an unforgettable night for rugby and Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI at Tokyo Stadium.

Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia

South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.

PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’

Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.

Boks will be big in Japan

Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.