Japan keep quarter-final hopes alive with win over Samoa

Japan boosted their quarter-final hopes with a hard-fought 28-22 Pool D victory over Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse, ensuring England are the second team to qualify for the knock-out stages.

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'It is really difficult to watch because I know many of these guys and they are good people'

A worrying lack of hope radiates from a handful of Tier Two nations at this Rugby World Cup and continued investment is required

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International Rugby 'I've got to perform': Asafo Aumua discusses his RWC ambitions

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After four years, Asafo Aumua has finally earned his All Blacks start

Teenage Hurricanes rookie handed No 10 jersey as Asafo Aumua returns for Crusaders clash

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