Scotland versus Japan gets the go ahead The final game in Ireland's Pool at the Rugby World Cup, Pool A, will be decided on the pitch after the decision was taken to play the Japan versus Scotland clash at Yokohama. Rugby • 13 Oct 19
Scotland versus Japan gets the go ahead The final game in Ireland's Pool at the Rugby World Cup, Pool A, will be decided on the pitch after the decision was taken to play the Japan versus Scotland clash at Yokohama. Rugby • 13 Oct 19
14-man Ireland crush Samoa to book quarter-final spot Ireland are through to a World Cup quarter-final after seeing off Samoa in Fukuoka and securing a bonus-point in the 47-5 win. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
14-man Ireland crush Samoa to book quarter-final spot Ireland are through to a World Cup quarter-final after seeing off Samoa in Fukuoka and securing a bonus-point in the 47-5 win. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
World Rugby to make call on Japan-Scotland by midnight World Rugby say they aim to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
World Rugby to make call on Japan-Scotland by midnight World Rugby say they aim to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
World Rugby respond to Scottish protests over Japan tie Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson says he will not allow Scotland to become the World Cup's "collateral damage", while World Rugby have said they are disappointed with the comments. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
World Rugby respond to Scottish protests over Japan tie Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson says he will not allow Scotland to become the World Cup's "collateral damage", while World Rugby have said they are disappointed with the comments. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Scotland drop McInally for storm-threatened Japan clash Gregor Townsend has dropped his captain Stuart McInally for Scotland's typhoon-threatened clash with Japan after opting to start Fraser Brown at hooker. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Scotland drop McInally for storm-threatened Japan clash Gregor Townsend has dropped his captain Stuart McInally for Scotland's typhoon-threatened clash with Japan after opting to start Fraser Brown at hooker. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Preview: Last chance for Ireland to rediscover mojo Ireland have one last chance to gain some momentum ahead of a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
Preview: Last chance for Ireland to rediscover mojo Ireland have one last chance to gain some momentum ahead of a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
All Blacks coach Hansen: Cancelling it was a no-brainer All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said cancelling Saturday's World Cup match against Italy due to Typhoon Hagibis was a "no-brainer" but he also had sympathy for the Azzurri after they were denied a chance to play for a place in the quarter-finals. Rugby • 11 Oct 19
All Blacks coach Hansen: Cancelling it was a no-brainer All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said cancelling Saturday's World Cup match against Italy due to Typhoon Hagibis was a "no-brainer" but he also had sympathy for the Azzurri after they were denied a chance to play for a place in the quarter-finals. Rugby • 11 Oct 19
Rugby World Cup Podcast: Ireland brace for Storm Samoa Conor Murray joins the podcast to discuss the view from the Ireland camp ahead of their crucial clash with Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Rugby World Cup Podcast: Ireland brace for Storm Samoa Conor Murray joins the podcast to discuss the view from the Ireland camp ahead of their crucial clash with Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
'I know how good this team can be' - Murray Conor Murray believes Ireland can produce the goods should they qualify for a World Cup quarter-final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
'I know how good this team can be' - Murray Conor Murray believes Ireland can produce the goods should they qualify for a World Cup quarter-final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Storm a 'distraction' says Schmidt but players focused Ireland can't allow themselves to become too distracted by the typhoon threatening the Scotland-Japan match and his team's chances of topping the pool, says Joe Schmidt. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Storm a 'distraction' says Schmidt but players focused Ireland can't allow themselves to become too distracted by the typhoon threatening the Scotland-Japan match and his team's chances of topping the pool, says Joe Schmidt. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Scotland-Japan decision to be made Sunday morning Scotland are set to ride into storm-hit Yokohama after World Cup chiefs delayed a decision on scrapping Sunday's crucial clash with Japan until the morning of the game. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Scotland-Japan decision to be made Sunday morning Scotland are set to ride into storm-hit Yokohama after World Cup chiefs delayed a decision on scrapping Sunday's crucial clash with Japan until the morning of the game. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Schmidt must solve selection puzzle for Samoa Joe Schmidt has to balance a need to protect players and to get the job done against Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Schmidt must solve selection puzzle for Samoa Joe Schmidt has to balance a need to protect players and to get the job done against Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Samoan raw power can spell danger for Ireland Ireland will face a physical and determined Samoan side on Saturday, writes Jonny Holland Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Samoan raw power can spell danger for Ireland Ireland will face a physical and determined Samoan side on Saturday, writes Jonny Holland Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
'The knockouts have started a week earlier' - Henderson Ireland's defeat by Japan has thrust Joe Schmidt's men into knockout rugby a week early at the World Cup, admits Iain Henderson. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
'The knockouts have started a week earlier' - Henderson Ireland's defeat by Japan has thrust Joe Schmidt's men into knockout rugby a week early at the World Cup, admits Iain Henderson. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Pool A permutations: What Ireland need to progress Scotland's big win over Russia complicates an complicated qualification system but here is what Ireland need to do. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Pool A permutations: What Ireland need to progress Scotland's big win over Russia complicates an complicated qualification system but here is what Ireland need to do. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Scotland hammer Russia to set up Japan decider George Horne scored a hat-trick as Scotland ran in nine tries in a 61-0 bonus-point thrashing of Russia to set up a crunch Pool A showdown with host nation Japan for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Scotland hammer Russia to set up Japan decider George Horne scored a hat-trick as Scotland ran in nine tries in a 61-0 bonus-point thrashing of Russia to set up a crunch Pool A showdown with host nation Japan for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Erasmus 'nervous' about the prospect of facing Ireland South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus admits that he is 'nervous' about the prospect of facing Ireland in the Rugby World Cup as his side wait to discover their quarter-final opponents. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Erasmus 'nervous' about the prospect of facing Ireland South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus admits that he is 'nervous' about the prospect of facing Ireland in the Rugby World Cup as his side wait to discover their quarter-final opponents. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
'I think we've got a chance': Erasmus playing it cool South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus refused to get carried away with his side's prospects after securing their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
'I think we've got a chance': Erasmus playing it cool South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus refused to get carried away with his side's prospects after securing their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19
Barclay eager to lay down a marker against Russia John Barclay found himself relegated to Scotland's second-string after his Ireland horror show but hopes a stormer against Russia in Shizuoka could seal a return to Gregor Townsend's top team for Sunday's crucial World Cup showdown with Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 19
Barclay eager to lay down a marker against Russia John Barclay found himself relegated to Scotland's second-string after his Ireland horror show but hopes a stormer against Russia in Shizuoka could seal a return to Gregor Townsend's top team for Sunday's crucial World Cup showdown with Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 19
World Cup permutations: What Ireland need to progress A win of any kind for Ireland against Samoa would guarantee qualification from Pool A. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 19
World Cup permutations: What Ireland need to progress A win of any kind for Ireland against Samoa would guarantee qualification from Pool A. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 19
Recap: Japan v Samoa Relive all the action as Japan produced a stunning performance to secure a bonus-point win. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 19
Recap: Japan v Samoa Relive all the action as Japan produced a stunning performance to secure a bonus-point win. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 19
Japan claim bonus-point win to edge closer to quarters Kotaro Matsushima scored a bonus-point try deep into injury time as Japan moved to the brink of their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final with a 38-19 Pool A victory over Samoa at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 07 Oct 19
Japan claim bonus-point win to edge closer to quarters Kotaro Matsushima scored a bonus-point try deep into injury time as Japan moved to the brink of their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final with a 38-19 Pool A victory over Samoa at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 07 Oct 19
Ferris concerned about Ireland's match-fitness levels Stephen Ferris believes Ireland are carrying too many injuries and some of the players are simply not match-fit. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 19
Ferris concerned about Ireland's match-fitness levels Stephen Ferris believes Ireland are carrying too many injuries and some of the players are simply not match-fit. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 19
Two skippers leading the charge for Japan against Samoa Japan attack coach Tony Brown believes having "two captains" will help their World Cup hopes. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
Two skippers leading the charge for Japan against Samoa Japan attack coach Tony Brown believes having "two captains" will help their World Cup hopes. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
Ferris: Ireland in danger of 'rugby overload' Ireland's players need to spend a few days outside of the rugby bubble to decompress following a sticky spell on the road in Japan, Stephen Ferris said on the RTÉ Rugby podcast. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
Ferris: Ireland in danger of 'rugby overload' Ireland's players need to spend a few days outside of the rugby bubble to decompress following a sticky spell on the road in Japan, Stephen Ferris said on the RTÉ Rugby podcast. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
