‘Scotland can’t be the collateral damage’
Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson says it will go against the sporting integrity of the World Cup if organisers decide to cancel the Pool A game between Scotland and Japan.
World Rugby defend Fukuoka turf
World Rugby are confident that the pitch at the Fukuoka Stadium is up to standard ahead of Ireland’s World Cup match against Samoa.
Moore: All Blacks did not want postponed match
World Rugby have denied a claim from former England hooker Brian Moore that the All Blacks refused to have their final pool match against Italy postponed.
Scotland could take legal action
Scottish rugby chiefs have reportedly notified World Rugby of their willingness to take legal action to ensure their match against Japan goes ahead on Sunday.
Parisse slams decision to call off Italy game
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby over its decision to cancel the Azzurri’s tournament-defining match against the All Blacks on Saturday.
‘Difficult decision to cancel matches’
Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin says safety considerations came first as World Rugby took the ‘unprecedented decision’ to cancel two matches due to typhoon Hagabis.
Head to Head: Boks’ preferable QF opponents
Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which team the Springboks would prefer to face in the World Cup quarter-finals.
RWC typhoon update expected on Thursday
World Rugby is expected to issue an update on Thursday if any World Cup games will be affected by an incoming typhoon in Japan.
All Blacks star to wear protective goggles
All Blacks flank Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in their next Rugby World Cup match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.
Ireland slip, Wales rise in rankings
Ireland have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their shock defeat by Japan, while Wales rose to second after their win over Australia.
