Rugby World Cup 2019: Joseph guarded against 2015 repeat after Japan’s stunning win
Japan were knocked out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup having lost to Scotland, and Jamie Joseph fears a repeat despite beating Ireland.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan success not a huge shock, says Best
Japan's victory over Ireland at the Rugby World Cup should not be considered a huge upset, according to Rory Best.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Devoid of ideas, devoid of energy – O’Driscoll stunned by Ireland defeat
Ireland were sensationally upset by hosts Japan at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, leaving Brian O'Driscoll stunned by their performance.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 19-12 Ireland
Ireland's Rugby World Cup hopes took a huge hit as hosts Japan produced another finals shock in Shizuoka.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Ireland
Japan eased past Russia in their Rugby World Cup opener but will face a far sterner test against Ireland, who will be without Johnny... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Carty to feature for Ireland against Japan with Sexton out
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes for the Pool A clash against hosts Japan, with Jack Carty starting at fly-half.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan aiming to make Sexton, Murray ‘uncomfortable’
Rugby World Cup hosts Japan will become the latest outfit to attempt to unsettle Ireland superstar Johnny Sexton this weekend.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Joseph pins Japan’s nervy performance on expectation levels
Jamie Joseph believes Japan struggled to deal with the weight of expectation in their nervy Rugby World Cup win against Russia.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan 30-10 Russia
Japan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia
Hosts Japan begin the Rugby World Cup against Russia and Tokyo and head coach Jamie Joseph is dreaming big.
Rugby World Cup 2019: The miracle of Brighton – How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.
Rugby World Cup 2019: The experts’ tips for success in Japan
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan capable of shocking Ireland, warns O’Driscoll
Japan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wilkinson’s drop goal, Lomu’s bulldozer and other memorable RWC moments
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments.
Springboks prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
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.
Japan 7-41 South Africa: Mapimpi bags hat-trick in final Springboks warm-up
Japan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick.