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Joseph's mantra of hard work reaping rewards for Japan
Joseph's mantra of hard work reaping rewards for Japan
There is a saying in sport, or in life, really, that the harder you work the luckier you get.
How Jamie Joseph helped Japan upend world rugby
How Jamie Joseph helped Japan upend world rugby
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said his side's thrilling, speedy brand of rugby is down to their intensive preparation and their trust in the gameplan.
All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
The All Blacks will play Ireland in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown at the Rugby World Cup.
'Tonight we went another level'
'Tonight we went another level' - Jamie Joseph
Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the quarter-finals for the first time, lifting the nation still reeling from the deadly impact of Typhoon Hagibis.
RWC: Three games on, one cancelled
RWC: Three games on, one cancelled
Scotland's crucial clash against Japan will go ahead, while Canada and Namibia's Rugby World Cup dreams are over.
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland played with 14 men for 50 minutes but still eased into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a seven-try demolition of ragged Samoa.
Scotland threaten legal fight over typhoon cancellations
Scotland threaten legal fight over typhoon cancellations
Scottish Rugby Union chief Mark Dodson said he's ready to launch a legal challenge to prevent World Cup organisers cancelling his country's game against Japan - a measure that would almost certainly eliminate the Scots.
Logic, World Rugby seem to be complete strangers
Logic, World Rugby seem to be complete strangers
In its own way, World Rugby has combined complete nonsense, ground-breaking technology and blatant doctoring at its marquee tournament in Japan, ODT sports editor Steve Hepburn writes.
Wallabies beat dogged Georgia
Wallabies beat dogged Georgia
Australia made heavy work of it in difficult conditions but outlasted a tough Georgia team to round out their Rugby World Cup Pool D campaign with an unconvincing 27-8 victory.
World Rugby rubbishes claim All Blacks could have played
World Rugby rubbishes claim All Blacks could have played
World Rugby has refuted reports that the All Blacks turned down the chance to play their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy on Monday.
All Blacks could've played Italy but said no: report
All Blacks could've played Italy but said no: report
The All Blacks could still have played their final Rugby World Cup pool game against Italy, but turned it down, according to a report.
Match would have gone ahead if NZ needed win - Italy captain
Match would have gone ahead if NZ needed win - Italy captain
Italy captain Sergio Parisse says their World Cup match wouldn't have been cancelled if the All Blacks had needed to win to make the quarter-finals.
All Blacks match against Italy officially cancelled
All Blacks match against Italy officially cancelled
World Rugby has cancelled All Blacks' clash against Italy on Saturday.
Nine-try Scotland beats Russia
Nine-try Scotland beats Russia
George Horne scored a hat-trick as Scotland ran in nine tries in a 61-0 bonus-point thrashing of Russia on Wednesday.
Wales battle to win over Fiji
Wales battle to win over Fiji
Winger Josh Adams grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Wales battled to a 29-17 bonus-point win over Fiji last night.
Argentina belatedly turn on the style to hammer US
Argentina belatedly turn on the style to hammer US
Argentina ended a disappointing World Cup campaign on a high as they ran in seven tries to hammer the United States.
More Irish claims All Blacks cheat
More Irish claims All Blacks cheat
The Irish are at it again.
All Blacks keeping eye on typhoon
All Blacks keeping eye on typhoon
The All Blacks are monitoring reports of a typhoon approaching Japan which could affect their travel to Nagoya on Friday.
Boks send message with thumping win
Boks send message with thumping win
Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick of tries in 11 minutes as South Africa celebrated their 500th test by storming into the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.