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Rugby World Cup 2019: World Rugby to make fixture call with Typhoon Hagibis approaching

Matches between England and France and Japan and Scotland this weekend may be moved with a huge tropical storm approaching.

A 61-0 thrashing of Russia technically kept Scotland's Rugby World Cup qualification hopes in their own hands, with Japan up next.

Gregor Townsend's much-changed Scotland side secured a key bonus-point win over Russia in Fukuroi.

Jason Robinson was impressed by Japan's victory over Ireland and thinks they have a real shot at further shocks in the Rugby World Cup.

Gregor Townsend has made 14 changes to his starting line-up to face Russia with an eye on what should be a decisive clash with... Read more

Gregor Townsend thinks Rugby World Cup hosts Japan were fortunate to get the opportunity to score a last-gasp bonus point against Samoa.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made wholesale changes for their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia.

With victory over Samoa, 2019 tournament hosts Japan have the chance to win the group at a Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Scotland got back on track against Samoa on Monday, giving Gregor Townsend great encouragement after an opening defeat.

Pool A remains wide open at the Rugby World Cup after Scotland beat Samoa to join their opponents and Ireland on one win from... Read more

Samoa are without two men due to suspension against Scotland but Steve Jackson believes the setbacks are motivating factors.

Japan were knocked out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup having lost to Scotland, and Jamie Joseph fears a repeat despite beating Ireland.

Henry Pyrgos has replaced Ali Price in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad, after the scrum-half was ruled out of the rest of the tournament.

Gregor Townsend bemoaned Scotland's sluggish start in their loss to Ireland as he admitted to concern over the injured Hamish Watson.

Ireland downed Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener and should have Johnny Sexton available for next weekend's second Pool A game.

Rory Best began his final Rugby World Cup campaign with a try as Ireland accelerated away from Scotland en route to an opening win.