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Japan reached the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup for the first time as Scotland were sent home
Rugby World Cup 2019 13/10/19 1:42pm

Thrilling Japan knock Scotland out of RWC

Japan sent Scotland crashing out of the Rugby World Cup courtesy of a breathtaking 28-21 victory in Yokohama.

Japan players celebrate their third try en route to victory
Rugby World Cup 2019 13/10/19 4:50pm

Joseph pays respects to typhoon victims

Jamie Joseph paid his respects to victims of Tyhoon Hagibis after Japan's tenacious victory over Scotland.

Scotland's crucial clash with Japan will go ahead as planned
Rugby Union 13/10/19 5:30am

Japan vs Scotland goes ahead at RWC

Scotland's must-win final Pool A clash against Japan will go ahead as planned at 11.45am BST on Sunday, World Rugby has confirmed.

Typhoon Hagibis is expected to hit Japan's capital Tokyo on Saturday
Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 12:00pm

Japan braced for Typhoon Hagibis disruption

Japan is bracing itself for 150mph wind speeds and rainfall of up to 17 inches with Typhoon Hagibis set to disrupt the Rugby World Cup.

Jamie Joseph's Japan are on the verge of making history by qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 10:05am

Japan want chance to beat Scotland

Jamie Joseph says Japan are desperate to play Sunday's Pool A clash with Scotland and seize their place among rugby's elite.

Gregor Townsend is looking forward to taking on Japan
Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 3:30pm

Townsend laughs off Joseph comments

Gregor Townsend has laughed off Jamie Joseph's suggestion that Scotland's main motivation against Japan is "avoiding embarrassment".

Fraser Brown (right) is preferred to Stuart McInally (left) at hooker
Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 9:39am

Scotland drop skipper McInally

Scotland captain Stuart McInally has been dropped for Sunday's crucial game against Japan, with Fraser Brown selected at hooker.

Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 8:52am

World Rugby disappointed as Scots get legal advice

World Rugby says it is disappointed in the Scottish Rugby Union after it confirmed it has sought legal advice regarding the game against Japan.

Luke Thompson will make a record 13th World Cup appearance for Japan
Rugby World Cup 2019 11/10/19 6:55am

Japan change four for Scotland

Luke Thompson returns at lock as Japan make four changes for Sunday's crucial World Cup game with Scotland.

Scotland players during the Rugby World Cup, Pool A match against Russia in Shizuoka
Rugby World Cup 2019 10/10/19 11:39am

World Rugby and Scotland clash over key game

A row is brewing between Scotland and World Rugby after the governing body ruled out pushing their game with Japan back 24 hours.

World Rugby has responded to Super Typhoon Hagibis by cancelling matches - where does that leave Rugby World Cup 2019?
Rugby World Cup 2019 10/10/19 10:53am

What do RWC cancellations mean?

We look into what cancellations to two Rugby World Cup pool Tests mean for the rest of the tournament, and the threat of further disruption.

Matches could be switched to Kobe's Misaki Stadium if weather threatens the original venue
Rugby World Cup 2019 08/10/19 12:23pm

Typhoon Hagibis threatens World Cup

World Rugby has made contingency plans as Typhoon Hagibis threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Japan.

Japan and Samoa players bow after their Rugby World Cup match
Rugby World Cup 2019 06/10/19 4:00pm

Rugby World Cup wrap

It has been another incident-packed week at the World Cup, where the hosts continue to impress and red cards reached record levels.

Rugby World Cup 2019 09/10/19 6:23pm

'Typhoon should not dictate results'

Former Springboks captain Francois Pienaar says it is "unfair" to allow adverse weather to dictate results at the Rugby World Cup.

Kotaro Matsushima scores Japan's bonus-point try
Rugby World Cup 2019 05/10/19 1:50pm

Japan beat Samoa to top Pool A

Japan are on the verge of making the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history after beating Samoa 38-19 to top Pool A.

Pieter Labuschagne captains Japan against Samoa despite Michael Leitch's return to the starting team
Rugby World Cup 2019 04/10/19 1:40pm

Japan coach hails forward duo

Tony Brown believes having "two captains" in Pieter Labuschagne and Michael Leitch will help Japan's World Cup hopes.

James Moore made 24 tackles in Japan's win over Ireland, missing none
Rugby World Cup 2019 01/10/19 2:37pm

World Cup team of the week

Find out who made our standout XV from a gripping second week of action at the Rugby World Cup.

47,813 watched Japan's second triumph in as many World Cup games at the Shizuoka Stadium
Rugby World Cup 2019 29/09/19 7:05am

'Japan's RWC party in full swing'

Sky Sports News reporter Gail Davis analyses what Japan's win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup means for the growth of the sport in the country.

Japan pulled off one of the shocks of Rugby World Cup history against Ireland on Saturday - how did they do it?
Rugby World Cup 2019 28/09/19 11:02am

How did Japan beat Ireland?

We dissect one of the greatest ever shocks in Rugby World Cup history and take a closer look at Japan's victory over Ireland.

Japan registered a phenomenal Rugby World Cup success from behind against Ireland
Rugby World Cup 2019 28/09/19 10:10am

Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka

A Kenki Fukuoka try with 20 minutes remaining handed Japan a memorable Rugby World Cup Pool A 19-12 victory over Ireland.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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