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Joseph to take Japan to next Rugby World Cup, ruling out All Blacks role
The Kiwi led the Brave Blossoms to their first World Cup quarter-final last month.
Sayonara, Japan! Curtain comes down on a memorable World Cup
The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.
'In South Africa, pressure is having a close relative who is murdered' - Erasmus
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains how his team embraced any pressure at the World Cup.
Eddie Jones' England have qualities to secure World Cup against Boks
Rassie Erasmus’ South Africans will back themselves to match the English power in Yokohama.
Uruguay team could face legal action after alleged bear-tearing ruckus in Japanese bar
A nightclub claims the South American squad caused over $30,000 worth of damage.
'We're a team of guys who aren't superstars' - Japan bow out with pride
Jamie Joseph’s team have won over neutrals from around the rugby world.
Rassie's Springboks power into semi-finals to end Brave Blossoms' World Cup
The hosts couldn’t match the power and patience of the South Africans in Tokyo.
As it happened: Japan v South Africa, Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Could the hosts continue their magical campaign and book a place in the semi-finals? We followed all the action from Tokyo.
Schmidt: 'I'm a little bit broken... you carry your scars more than your successes'
The Ireland head coach’s six-year tenure came to an end with a crushing defeat to the All Blacks.
Japan 'trying to forget' Brighton Miracle as they make enforced change for Springbok clash
‘We have some players from then, and it was an amazing achievement, but we’re working on our own things.’
Kolbe back for 'Boks as Rassie embraces favourites' tag against Japan
‘I’m not one of those coaches who sits here and says to you ‘I’m not really sure’, because we prepare to win.’
Japan inspired to honour 'Mr Rugby' against South Africa
Seiji Hirao passed away three years ago on Sunday having established himself as one of the country’s most important figures in the sport.
Japan continues non-stop search for typhoon survivors as death toll hits 74
Hagibis slammed into Japan on Saturday, unleashing fierce winds and unprecedented rain.
Ireland's Sexton and Hammond recall visit to Japan as 16-year-olds
St Mary’s College visited Japan in 2002 for a schools rugby competition.
All Blacks claim they got the quarter-final they wanted after avoiding Japan
Steve Hansen said he was keen to steer clear of the in-form hosts, who topped Pool A.
Japan searches for survivors as Typhoon Hagibis death toll hits 56
Hagibis crashed into the country on Saturday night.
'We're grateful for the opportunity to inspire Japan and we showed that'
Japan aren’t finished in this World Cup yet after setting up a quarter-final with the Springboks.
Brave Blossoms' attacking style thrills the World Cup on home soil
Jamie Joseph’s men have been the story of this tournament and delivered on a special night in Yokohama.
Brilliant Blossoms scorch into RWC clash with South Africa
The host nation secured a bonus point early in the second half and withstood a Scottish comeback effort.
As it happened: Japan v Scotland, Rugby World Cup
This match will determine who Ireland are to face in the quarter-finals, so we’re going minute-by-minute.
Typhoon Hagibis moves off Japan but at least 14 are dead amid flooding and devastation
Japan’s military deployed 27,000 troops to aid rescue operations.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan's wettest storm in decades makes landfall
The storm has weakened but was still packing gusts of wind up to 216 km/h.
Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans
Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.
World Rugby hits back at 'disappointing' comments from Scottish Rugby Union
Sunday’s game between the Scots and Japan will either go ahead as scheduled or be cancelled.
Scotland skipper left out as Townsend names his side to face Japan
The sides are scheduled to meet in a crucial Rugby World Cup showdown in Yokohoma on Sunday.
Carbery keen to put ankle frustration behind him against Samoa
The 23-year-old has only played 20 minutes for Ireland so far at this World Cup.
Townsend questions 'incredible call' that aided Japan's bonus-point win over Samoa
The Scotland boss believes the World Cup hosts were fortunate to get the opportunity to score a last-gasp try.
'He sees things unfold': Farrell underlines Sexton's importance to Ireland
The 10′s experience and the role he plays for Schmidt has made him invaluable for Ireland’s hopes.
As it happened: Japan v Samoa, Rugby World Cup
It was all eyes on Ireland’s pool as hosts Japan went head-to-head with Samoa at Toyota City.
Japan make three changes from Ireland win for showdown with Samoa
Michael Leitch returns for Saturday’s game but the captain’s armband is retained by Pieter Labuschagne.
Ireland get World Rugby feedback that three offside penalties were incorrect
Joe Schmidt said two of the calls came from Jerome Garces, who refs the clash with Russia on Thursday.
Understanding where Ireland came up short against Japan and the battle to keep their World Cup hopes alive
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan sat down in Japan to break down where it all fell apart.
'We stuck to the process, it’s just consistency': Stander ready to push Ireland back on track
No one issue cost Ireland against Japan, so the squad are pushing for a greater level of consistency.
'Joe is an excellent coach and we have full belief in him' - Sexton
The Ireland head coach has always had his critics.
'We've got things in our own hands' - Sexton ready to rally against Russia
The 34-year-old found it very difficult to watch on from the sidelines as Ireland were beaten by Japan.
Ireland centre Farrell ruled out of Russia clash due to concussion
Jordi Murphy is due to join the squad in Kobe tomorrow and play on Thursday.
'We’re going to have to stay tight. There will be a lot of questions from the outside'
Ireland played into Japan’s hands in their shock 19-12 defeat to Japan.
'We had been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than the Irish had'
Japan lit up the World Cup with sensational display in Shizuoka.
Carbery confirms he wanted to hold onto Ireland's losing bonus point
The Munster man got the final quarter off the bench but felt ‘suffocated’ in attack.
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