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.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Leitch: We’re prepared for Boks
Japan Captain Michael Leitch says his team is prepared for their challenging World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks in Tokyo.
Watch: Classy act from Canada
After finding out that their match against Namibia was cancelled, Canada’s squad assisted with the recovery efforts following Typhoon Hagibis.
Wales top Pool D after Uruguay win
Wales secured top spot in Pool D after a hard-fought 35-13 win over a spirited Uruguay side in their Rugby World Cup match in Kumamoto City on Sunday.
Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Yokohama
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Pool A decider between Japan and Scotland at the Yokohama International Stadium.
Japan vs Scotland clash to go ahead
World Rugby has confirmed the Pool A match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled.
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.
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.
Faf: Plenty of competition at 9
Faf de Klerk on Cobus Reinach’s hat-trick against Canada, the competition among the Bok scrumhalves and the long buildup to the quarter-finals.
