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Rugby World Cup 2019: Robust contingency plan in place for Typhoon Hagibis

Typhoon Hagibis could threaten Rugby World Cup fixtures this weekend, but the governing body has made contingency plans.

Argentina will be without Tomas Lavanini for their final game of the 2019 World Cup following his red card in the loss to England.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made wholesale changes for their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia.

Wales have made two changes for their clash against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup.

Racing 92 dominated the second half to beat Pau before La Rochelle were beaten by Toulon at Stade Mayol.

South Africa's fringe players must be at their best level against Canada to put themselves in contention of playing in the quarter-finals.

France defeated Tonga at the Rugby World Cup but their performance left a lot to be desired, says Jacques Brunel.

Nicola Quaglio has not escaped punishment for a tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, while Andrea Lovotti also faced a three-game ban.

France defeated Tonga at the Rugby World Cup but their performance left a lot to be desired, says Jacques Brunel.

The All Blacks won by 62 points on Sunday, but their first-half performance against Namibia enraged head coach Steve Hansen.

Victory over Tonga sealed France's place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Jacques Brunel's men were far from impressive.

New Zealand made it three wins from as many games at the Rugby World Cup, needing a big second half to thrash Namibia.

With just a four-day turnaround, the Springboks opted for changes for their Rugby World Cup clash against Canada.

Leaders Lyon are the only unbeaten side in the Top 14 after they won a top-of-the-table encounter against Bordeaux-Begles.

Ulster suffered a hammering in Bloemfontein, where wing Anthony Volmink scored three of nine tries for the Cheetahs.

With victory over Samoa, 2019 tournament hosts Japan have the chance to win the group at a Rugby World Cup for the first time.