Tensions have risen ahead of the final Rugby World Cup pool match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday, with Typhoon Hagibis still threatening to scupper the tie. The unbeaten tournament ...

The Brave Blossoms have been drawn in a pool with France, Samoa and the United States for next year's World Cup.

Greig Laidlaw has a task akin to that of scaling the 4,413ft Ben Nevis if he is to pilot his side clear of the post season relegation..

He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year’s event give all teams equal preparation time between matches.