Japanese rugby is riding a wave of popularity after an incredible 25 million people tuned in on television to watch their Pool B win over Samoa. Having stunned the world…

Akahito Yamada

By Will MacPherson Japan were in irresistable form as they claimed another scalp by downing Samoa 26-5. Japan have been a revelation in this World Cup and remain in contention…

The All Blacks are odds-on to top the pool, and Tonga sit second at the moment, just one bonus point ahead of the Pumas. Whoever manages to pick up their…

France secured a bonus point victory over Canada scoring five tries at Stadium MK – Watch the official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here.

Wales extended their unbeaten form with victory over Fiji at the Millennium Stadium – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here.

Nemani Nadolo

Wales and Pacific Island teams have a long, painful history at World Cups but Warren Gatland’s men might have dodged a bullet ahead of their clash with Fiji on Thursday.…

A combination of power from the pack and scintillating skills from the backs took Tonga to a bonus-point win over Namibia, but the Africans wowed the crowd with some gung-ho…

Tonga triumphed over Namibia to gain their first win of the tournament at Sandy Park – watch the official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here.  …

Ireland secured their second bonus point victory of the tournament with a win over Romania at Wembley Stadium – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click…

Italy picked up their first win of the tournament after a close encounter with Canada at Elland Road – Watch the official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click…