The row between Scottish Rugby and World Rugby rumbles on with the former querying misconduct charges brought by the latter.
Joe Marler admits a return to international rugby has been challenging, but England have no fear of facing Australia in Oita.
Former Australia captain James Horwill says the fact that England have not yet been tested in Japan could be a plus for the Wallabies.
Agen hooker Paula Ngauamo is set to miss seven weeks for his Top 14 club following an incident during the Rugby World Cup.
Warren Gatland is stepping down after the Rugby World Cup, and Gareth Davies says Wales are keen to win their quarter-final for their coach.
New Zealand are looking forward to the challenge of facing Ireland in Tokyo rather than looking back on why they lost in Dublin last year.
England are set to be boosted for their clash with Australia by the return of Billy Vunipola.
The Scottish Rugby Union faces a hearing after comments made about the potential impact of Typhoon Hagibis at the Rugby World Cup.
While New Zealand have lost two of their previous three games against next opponents Ireland, Steve Hansen was happy to avoid Japan.
Ireland will not have Bundee Aki available for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after he was banned for three weeks.