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TOKYO : Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at Hanazono Rugby Stadium near Osaka on Saturday that got their World Cup preparations back on track following a tight loss to Samoa last week.
Fiji moved to the top of the Pacific Nations Cup standings and fired another Rugby World Cup warning shot with a 33-19 Test win over Samoa on Saturday.
Hooker Tevita Ikanivere scored two early tries as Fiji rode a strong start to beat Samoa 33-19 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Apia on Saturday and continue their encouraging preparations for the World Cup in France.
Japan captain Michael Leitch, who received a red card in their 24-22 defeat by Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup this month, has been handed a three-match ban but will be able to play at the World Cup.
SYDNEY : Current and former international soccer players from Australia's Indigenous community have criticised the lack of legacy funding targeting First Nations football as the country hosts the Women's World Cup.
A video replay and foul play review systems will be among the innovations set to appear in Ireland's upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up games, with a view towards implementing the "TMO Bunker" at the tournament in France later this year.
A video replay and foul play review systems will be among the innovations set to appear in the Summer Nations Series being played in Europe, Six Nations Rugby said on Monday.
Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.