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Japan hold off Samoa comeback to seal England’s passage into quarter-finals

Tries from Michael Leitch, Pieter Labuschagne and Kazuki Himeno helped Japan to a 28-22 victory against a spirited Samoa side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Ben Lam red card: Why was Samoa star sent off against Japan at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Japan 28-22 Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Japan held off a late charge from 14-man Samoa to keep their quarter-final hopes alive and eliminate their opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

Tuilagi’s England teammate Billy Vunipola knows what it is like to be targeted by Polynesian opposition with a point to prove.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Billy Vunipola interview: England warned over Samoa threat with Manu Tuilagi in for rough ride

Saracens stalwart insists Steve Borthwick’s side must match the energy and physicality in final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D clash

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

How to watch Japan vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup match today

Japan and Samoa both know they must win tonight to keep their hopes live of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Billy Vunipola ready to resume physical role for England when required

Vunipola is competing with the in-form Ben Earl for the number eight jersey in the final group match against Samoa.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Rugby World Cup power rankings: A new nation at number one?

How has the third weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

England players told to stay in France during Rugby World Cup ‘rest’ week

The management team and coaching staff are allowed to return home, however, with England’s next match against Samoa not until 7 October

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023