Japan’s dream run ends as Springboks march into semis

South Africa ended Japan’s dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals after a bruising 26-3 win against the hosts in Tokyo. Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for the Springboks.

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Jubilant Japan send Scotland packing to reach quarter-finals

Winger Kenki Fukuoka produced two pieces of individual brilliance as a high-paced Japan advanced to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 28-21 victory over Scotland at Yokohama.

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Japan claim bonus-point win over Samoa to edge closer to quarters

Hosts Japan moved closer to a first World Cup quarter-final with a dramatic 38-19 bonus-point victory over Samoa.

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Sensational Japan shock Ireland with World Cup upset

Hosts Japan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history as they beat world number two-ranked Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka to move to the top of Pool A.

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Marvellous Matsushima leads Japan to victory over Russia

Japan opened the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 30-10 victory over a dogged Russian team. Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick of tries as hosts recovered from the shock of conceding an early try.

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