Hansen: All Blacks happy to avoid Japan
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders after the completion of the pool stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday was won and lost.
Japan have moved up to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following their riveting 28-21 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Japan Captain Michael Leitch says his team is prepared for their challenging World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks in Tokyo.
Japan will pose a unique threat to the more-fancied Springboks in the quarter-final on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Check out this different view of Japan’s stunning try in animation from Sunday’s famous win over Scotland.
Japan fans celebrated wildly across the nation after the home team qualified for the quarter-finals. Can you spot the one supporter doing a somersault at the famous Shibuya crossing?
Japan progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in history after claiming a stunning 28-21 victory against Scotland.