Japan

Ryohei Yamanaka replaces William Tupou at fullback for South Africa quarter-final

Centre becomes the first man born this century to start a RWC knockout match

Rugby World Cup: Rassie Erasmus names same starting lineup that beat Italy

Springboks determined to prove their worth and avenge shock defeat in 2015 World Cup

Against all odds, rugby is now very much in the spotlight thanks to team's exploits

Decision to go ahead despite typhoon vindicated by uplifting performance from hosts

World Rugby set to throw the book at SRU after comments about possible cancellation

South Africa coach impressed with hosts’ improvement through Rugby World Cup

Hosts send an intoxicating air through rugby’s old order as they dump out Scotland

Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday

Scots say they will take legal action, Japan coach says they want to play just as much

World Rugby have already moved out change of day but coach says it could even be played at training ground

Pool A is set to go right down to the wire with three teams potentially finishing on 15 points

The Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the Rugby World Cup with The Irish Times sports team

Schmidt must be wary of Samoan desire to land a significant blow at the World Cup

A win of any kind over Samoa would be highly likely to ensure Ireland’s qualification

Centre ready to make a belated World Cup start in Ireland’s game against Samoa

Joseph’s side have serious momentum for the defining Yokohama clash with Scots

Steve Jackson: ‘At the moment we don’t know where we stand’

Rugby World Cup: Fourth try at the death against Samoa means hosts stay in control of Pool A

Pressure returned to Ireland and Scotland after hosts do their bit in Toyota City

Ireland’s attacking philosophy is outdated as they fail to evolve from the highs of 2018

The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes

Thursday’s bonus-point win over Russia puts Schmidt’s men one victory from last eight

Having burnt Ireland, the sun has never shone so brightly on Japanese rugby

‘In regards to defence, it was pretty special in how they showed for each other’

Despite 10 prosperous Schmidt years we find ourselves back in the same familiar place

Unlike four years ago, favourable schedule in the pool will now suit the Brave Blossoms

Angus Gardner did not affect the result but the breakdown was a Japanese free for all

Luke Thompson. Michael Leitch and Shota Horie all put in huge performances in Shizuoka

Host nation take full advantage as Ireland let standards drop in Shizuoka

Mary Hannigan: It’s never easy for our pundits at a time of national crisis like this

Host nation never looked back after forcing scrum penalty just before half-time

Ireland outhalf takes the positives from Japan defeat ahead of return against Russia

Tale of three outhalves quickly becoming Schmidt’s downward spiralling swansong

‘To give credit to them, I thought they were class today and they deserved their victory’

Time to get behind Japan after Ireland left face down in a bowl of ramen

Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’

Defeat to Japan is damaging but Schmidt’s side still have control of their own destiny

Famous victory for the Brave Blossoms was a shock but it was also thoroughly deserved