New Zealand are looking forward to the challenge of facing Ireland in Tokyo rather than looking back on why they lost in Dublin last year.
Peter Thompson
"They've just recently played in one of the major rugby league competitions in the world [NRL grand final], you'd be stupid if you weren't able to gain something from that...
Nathan Williamson
The Scottish Rugby Union faces a hearing after comments made about the potential impact of Typhoon Hagibis at the Rugby World Cup.
England are set to be boosted for their clash with Australia by the return of Billy Vunipola.
Jon Fisher
While New Zealand have lost two of their previous three games against next opponents Ireland, Steve Hansen was happy to avoid Japan.
Rob Lancaster
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and scrum-half Herschel Jantjies are 99 per cent ready to face Japan, Rassie Erasmus revealed on Monday.
Ireland will not have Bundee Aki available for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after he was banned for three weeks.
Peter Hanson
Ireland have not been firing on all cylinders so far in Japan but Johnny Sexton is surprised by such negative reactions to their displays.
England have won six consecutive matches against Australia but Michael Cheika has faith his side can end that run this weekend.
Siale Piutau said he could not have wished for a better 34th birthday after he ended his international career with a World Cup win.
Japan found motivation amid the terrible impact of Typhoon Hagibis as they reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
John Skilbeck
Hosts Japan powered through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time, sending Scotland home after a Yokohama thriller
Four wins out of four gave Wales top spot in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup, but Warren Gatland and Justin Tipuric know they need to improve.
Dom Farrell
Wales will face France in the last eight next weekend after scoring four second-half tries to seal top spot in Pool D.
Sunday's Pool A fixture in Yokohama was under threat of cancellation due to the severe storm, but it will take place.
Sacha Pisani
Typhoon Hagibis has caused the cancellation of another Rugby World Cup fixture, with Namibia and Canada's contest no longer going ahead.
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt said it was "hard to argue" with Bundee Aki's red card but was keen to see the incident again.
Ireland will face New Zealand or South Africa in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final after hammering Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card.
Shaun Edwards is optimistic Jonathan Davies will be fit for Wales in next weekend's quarter-final.
Tommy Doleman
Typhoon Hagibis continues to cast doubt over Scotland's crucial Rugby World Cup game against Japan.
Matt Dorman
Ed Chisholm
Kurtley Beale played just 13 minutes of Australia's win over Georgia, but Michael Cheika says his head injury is not serious.
Scottish Rugby is weighing up taking legal action to make sure the game with Japan goes ahead, but World Rugby has hit back.
Nicholas McGee
The threat of Typhoon Hagibis has put Scotland's key Rugby World Cup clash with Japan in doubt and a legal challenge could come into play.
Russell Greaves
Australia were a long way from their best in tough conditions, but two late tries gave them a bonus-point win in their last Pool D game.
Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Patric Ridge
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England had the "typhoon gods" smiling down on them after their Pool C match with France was called off, according to coach Eddie Jones.
Typhoon Hagibis is causing havoc.
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The saga continues.
Full-back Dane Haylett-Petty says Michael Cheika's squad rotation has kept Australia on their toes in Japan.
Scotland will be hoping their bid to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals is not gone with the wind this weekend.
Matches between England and France and Japan and Scotland this weekend may be moved with a huge tropical storm approaching.
Dan Biggar, Josh Adams and Jonathan Davies all suffered injuries as Wales qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Fiji 29-17.
Liam Blackburn
Argentina ended their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 47-17 win over the United States, but their exit disappointed Mario Ledesma.
A 61-0 thrashing of Russia technically kept Scotland's Rugby World Cup qualification hopes in their own hands, with Japan up next.
Josh Adams' hat-trick helped Wales secured a quarter-final spot at the Rugby World Cup with a 29-17 victory over Fiji, who were eliminated.
Gregor Townsend's much-changed Scotland side secured a key bonus-point win over Russia in Fukuroi.
Australia's frequent concession of penalties at the Rugby World Cup has been a source of concern for head coach Michael Cheika.
Tom Webber
A much-changed South Africa were unhindered by humid conditions as they dismantled Canada in Kobe, delighting Rassie Erasmus.
Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick inside 20 minutes as South Africa thumped Canada 66-7 to reach the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
The shock move is among TEN changes
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made wholesale changes for their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia.
Nicola Quaglio has not escaped punishment for a tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, while Andrea Lovotti also faced a three-game ban.
New Zealand made it three wins from as many games at the Rugby World Cup, needing a big second half to thrash Namibia.
Dejan Kalinic
Despite securing a quarter-final spot with a game to spare, Eddie Jones wants his players to prepare for a tough game against France.
With victory over Samoa, 2019 tournament hosts Japan have the chance to win the group at a Rugby World Cup for the first time.
Samoa were eliminated from the Rugby World Cup as Japan maintained their 100 per cent record and earned a late bonus point.
Adam Coleman and Lukhan Salakai-Loto were sent to the sin bin for high tackles but Michael Cheika did not want to talk about it.
England clinched a place in the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup, aided by a red card for Argentina's Tomas Lavanini.
Tomas Lavanini was sent off for a high shot on Owen Farrell in the first half as England eased to victory over Pool C rivals Argentina.
The Wallabies win over Uruguay presented more questions than answers
Jordan Petaia, 19, capped his long-awaited international bow with a try as Australia claimed a bonus-point win in Pool D.
Taking a break from wearing 'Wallaby gold'
Lovotti was given his marching orders in the 43rd minute of the Azzurri’s 49-3 loss to the Springboks.
South Africa put 14-man Italy to the sword to put one foot in the quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus says there was room for improvement.
Ruthless South Africa moved to the top of Pool B by dishing out a seven-try hammering to Italy.
Eddie Jones is looking for England to show they can handle the step up in quality as they prepare to face Argentina and France.
New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to make his return from injury against Namibia.
Prop James Slipper says Australia are ready to come out firing against Uruguay after licking their wounds following a loss to Wales.
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Samoa despite playing just one half of the win against Russia.
England are boosted by the return of fit-again duo Jack Nowell and Mako Vunipola when they attempt to make it three wins out of three.
Fiji were a class above as they claimed their first win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Thursday, off the back of a stellar showing from former NRL star Semi Radradra.
The experience of team-mates Dane Haylett-Petty and Kurtley Beale can help out Australia debutant Jordan Petaia, Michael Cheika said.
New Zealand blew Canada away with a ruthless performance, scoring four tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half.
Nine-try New Zealand put Canada to the sword with a ruthless display, showing no mercy in Oita.
All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea is set to make history by wearing goggles when his side face the lowly-ranked Canada in Oita.
Only four players remain from Ireland's stunning defeat to Japan, as Johnny Sexton captains his country for the first time against Russia.
Ben Spratt
Rassie Erasmus is focusing on a "major forward battle" against Italy, but South Africa have lost utility back Jesse Kriel to injury.
Pool A remains wide open at the Rugby World Cup after Scotland beat Samoa to join their opponents and Ireland on one win from two matches.
Wallabies vice-captain Samu Kerevi has pleaded for clarity from the officials following his contentious penalty in the Wallabies' heartbreaking 29-25 loss to Wales in Tokyo.
Michael Hooper was frustrated to see Australia's poor first half cost them despite a stirring fightback against Wales.
England will have Piers Francis available for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after an independent committee decided against a suspension.
Wales clung on to beat Australia in a key Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup with Warren Gatland suggesting previous teams would have lost.
"I don’t know anymore...
Wales held firm under second-half pressure from Australia to record an impressive four-point victory on Sunday.
“That’s an embarrassment.”
Georgia ran in 33 points in Kumagaya to see off Uruguay in sweltering conditions in this Pool D clash.
“That’s one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen in any sport”
Japan's victory over Ireland at the Rugby World Cup should not be considered a huge upset, according to Rory Best.
Japan were knocked out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup having lost to Scotland, and Jamie Joseph fears a repeat despite beating Ireland.
Ireland were beaten by Japan without Jack Conan and will now be without the back row for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.
Australia will be without Reece Hodge for three matches after he opted against an appeal of his ban, but he still had a response.
Ireland's Rugby World Cup hopes took a huge hit as hosts Japan produced another finals shock in Shizuoka.
"Any suggestions to that effect are simply false..
Wales meet Australia in a huge clash at the Rugby World Cup and Michael Cheika had a few choice words about Reece Hodge's ban.
England centre Piers Francis could be facing a ban for a tackle that left United States full-back Will Hooley with concussion.
In one of the more bizarre rugby league rumours of the year, the talk around town is that former Brisbane Broncos and St George Illawarra Dragons winger Wendell Sailor is on The Masked Singer.
Liam O'Loughlin
Sunday's blockbuster Pool D showdown will be Alun Wyn Jones' 130th Test cap after Wales named an unchanged line-up to face the Wallabies.
Owen Farrell lost a chunk of his nose after taking a big hit from the United States' John Quill, according to England coach Eddie Jones.
Rey Lee-Lo was fortunate to escape with a booking for a high tackle on Russia's Vasily Artemyev, but has now been banned for three matches.
England have been perfect in their Rugby World Cup campaign so far, according to Eddie Jones, whose side thrashed the United States 45-7.
Sam Warburton can see Wales going all the way to the Rugby World Cup final if they beat Australia on Sunday.
Eddie Jones made 10 changes to the England XV and saw his side overpower the United Sates in Pool C.
Having recorded another bonus-point win, Italy's players will be given a chance to let their hair down before facing South Africa.
Wallabies winger Reece Hodge has been suspended for three matches for his dangerous tackle on Fiji's Peceli Yato in Australia's opening game at the World Cup.
Tom Naghten
Uruguay's first Rugby World Cup win for 16 years, as they shocked Fiji 30-27, left captain Juan Manuel Gaminara visibly emotional.
Uruguay claimed their third Rugby World Cup win with a shock victory over Fiji.
Despite Israel Folau's announcement, the ex-Australia rugby union international is awaiting approval to represent Tonga in rugby league.
England coach Eddie Jones has named a much-changed side for Thursday's Rugby World Cup encounter with the United States in Kobe.
World Rugby said match officials' performances in the opening games of the Rugby World Cup in Japan were not up to standard.
Gareth Davies put in an inspired first-half display as Wales got their Rugby World Cup up and running with a 43-14 triumph over Georgia.
"A little disappointing from a spirit of rugby point of view."
England were some way short of their best but won comfortably and without conceding a try in their Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga.
England coach Eddie Jones opted for an unusual comparison when describing what it was like coming up against Tonga in Sapporo.
England got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start, Manu Tuilagi starring with two tries as Eddie Jones' side beat Tonga.
Ireland downed Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener and should have Johnny Sexton available for next weekend's second Pool A game.
Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns has blown up over the decision to cite Reece Hodge for a shoulder charge in Australia's 39-21 win over Fiji on Saturday.
Johnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers.
The Wallabies have suffered a set-back after their thrilling win
Italy won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka.
Johnny Sexton was taken off with injury against Scotland earlier this year and Gregor Townsend's men intend to get physical again.
New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."
Christopher Devine
A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.
Kieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener.
South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.
Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.
Fiji failed to see out a shock victory over Australia in their Rugby World Cup opener, and Michael Cheika was proud of his team's recovery.
'He could be cited for that'
Brilliant or bad look?
Australia produced a strong second half to overcome Fiji in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup.
England have prepared a specific plan to counter the strengths of Tonga in their World Cup opener, according to Eddie Jones.
Chris Myson
Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is confident England, under Eddie Jones' guidance, can challenge favourites New Zealand in Japan.
The enthusiasm of Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale can spur Ireland on against Scotland, according to Joe Schmidt.
Jamie Joseph believes Japan struggled to deal with the weight of expectation in their nervy Rugby World Cup win against Russia.
Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo.
Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New Zealand.
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.
Huge boost for Australian rugby on the eve of the World Cup
Kieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama.
England must do whatever it takes to get to the semi-finals in Japan, according to Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson.
The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.
Stade Francais star Nicolas Sanchez will take on a host of Top 14 rivals when Argentina face France at the Rugby World Cup.
Pocock’s inclusion at flanker the only change to the team that took the field for the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.
Rob Howley's departure from the Wales camp has threatened to put their Rugby World Cup preparations in a state of flux.
Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side to face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup and asked officials to treat South Africa fairly.
Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.
Gareth Thomas refuses to live in "fear and shame" of having HIV and wants to "break the stigma" over the virus.
An investigation into a potential betting breach by Rob Howley has resulted in the Wales backs coach being sent home from Japan.
The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.
Former England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan.
Joe Wright
With almost half a million fans set to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun, tourism is likely to boom for the Asian nation.
Dylan Carmody
Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.
Michael Cheika was threatened in the street and at games after overlooking Israel Folau before he was sacked.
Foley was widely expected to ply his trade in Japan, with the Kubota Spears confirming his signing on Thursday.
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
Michael Cheika's Wallabies head into the Rugby World Cup with no new injury concerns after getting through unscathed against Samoa.
Ryan Benson
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
One of the best wings in South African rugby history, World Cup winner Chester Williams died on Friday.
Jamie Smith
Wallabies flanker David Pocock has announced that he will retire from international rugby at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Set to make his 90th appearance for the Wallabies, veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is retiring from Tests at year's end.
The Wallabies have named a strong team for Saturday's Test match against Samoa.
A federal court statement shows Israel Folau is claiming he has been subjected to "an unreasonable restraint of trade".
New Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad.
SRU President David Begg hits back at the criticism.
David Begg
Ireland's hopes of moving to the top of the world rankings on Saturday were crushed by a brilliant England display at Twickenham.
David Pocock has not played since March but Michael Hooper expects him to be key for Australia at the Rugby World Cup.
Jordan Petaia, 19, is the only uncapped Australia player in Michael Cheika's squad for the showpiece event, which starts on September 20.
After a disastrous international season last year, the Wallabies are looking to turn around before the World Cup kicks off in September.
England international Ben Te'o has joined Toulon until November to provide cover for players leaving the Top 14 side for the World Cup.
Australia were trounced at Eden Park but coach Michael Cheika trusts his players will put the defeat behind them and focus on the World Cup.
Steve Hansen expects Richie Mo'unga to be available for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup campaign, dismissing worries over a shoulder injury.
New Zealand atoned for defeat in Perth by thrashing Australia 36-0 in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup, pleasing captain Kieran Read.
New Zealand scored five tries in a clinical Bledisloe Cup victory over an Australia side who humbled them seven days earlier in Perth.
New Zealand and Australian fans alike have been left bemused by All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams refusal to sing the New Zealand national anthem.
Captain Michael Hooper knows Australia will have to shift into another gear to claim the Bledisloe Cup.
New Zealand fell to a stunning loss against Australia last time out, but All Blacks captain Kieran Read is confident they will bounce back.
The Israel Folau saga has no sign of slowing up after Castle's staunch stand
The Wallabies will be hoping to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002
New Zealand will look very different in Auckland to the line-up that lost to Australia in Perth as they attempt to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
Christian Wade turned heads as he scored on a 65-yard run on his first-ever touch in the NFL in last week's preseason opener.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Warringah captain Hamish Angus has become just the second player to claim three Catchpole Medals after being awarded Sydney club rugby’s top prize on Wednesday night.
Wallabies legend David Campese has taken aim at NSW Rugby’s top brass after he failed to make the final cut for the head coaching role at the Waratahs.
Adam Lucius
As his unfair dismissal case against Rugby Australia began, Israel Folau's lawyer said an apology to the player would go "a long way".
We have a date.
Scott Barrett will be unavailable until September 1 following his no-arms tackle on Michael Hooper in Saturday's loss to Australia.
Ben Te'o was surprisingly left out of England's Rugby World Cup squad, but Eddie Jones would not go into specifics on the decision.
England want to create their own legacy, says Billy Vunipola, who has no doubt Eddie Jones' side are over their 2015 World Cup frustration.
RA and Folau in June failed to reach a settlement over the fullback's sacking
England head coach Eddie Jones took a swipe at the governing body six weeks before the Rugby World Cup over the tackle laws.
England were too good for a strong Wales side at Twickenham, where Gareth Anscombe and Tom Curry sustained injury blows.
Israel who?
We take a look at the heaviest defeats New Zealand have suffered following their 47-26 loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship.
South Africa wrapped up a long-awaited Rugby Championship triumph in style with a drubbing of ragged Argentina on Saturday.
Head coach Michael Cheika knows facing New Zealand at Eden Park will be a very different challenge to what Australia faced in Perth.
Head coach Steve Hansen said the world champions only had themselves to blame for a heavy defeat against Australia.
Australia beat New Zealand 47-26 in the Rugby Championship and All Blacks captain Kieran Read pulled no punches in his assessment.
Scott Barrett's first-half red card gave Australia the impetus to dismantle Bledisloe Cup rivals New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
What an incredible try from the Wallabies.
Lachlan McKirdy
A huge decision by the referee on the stroke of half-time.
