South Africa's Faf de Klerk scores their second try against Japan on October 20, 2019
South African strength sends valiant hosts Japan out of World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament.
Oct 20, 12:39
 Japan's Isileli Nakajima and team mates celebrate at the end of the match as Scotland players look dejected on October 13, 2019
Hosts Japan win thrilling Group A decider to dump Scotland out of World Cup
Needing an eight-point win, Gregor Townsend's men lost 28-21 in a match that had been threatened by Super Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 13, 14:12
 Japan's players celebrate beating Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on September 28, 2019
Jamie Joseph: 'Japan were preparing for Ireland match for three years'
Jamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
Sep 28, 11:56
 Japan's players celebrate beating Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on September 28, 2019
Hosts Japan pull off another famous World Cup upset by stunning Ireland
Joe Schmidt's side suffer an embarrassing defeat.
Sep 28, 09:26
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