Japan ended the 2015 World Cup with victories over USA and Samoa, but a defeat to Scotland meant the Brave Blossoms failed to reach the knockout stages for what would have been the first time.

After pulling off arguably the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history at the weekend with victory over two-time champion South Africa, Japan were then taught a lesson by Scotland, who ran out 45 ...

South Africa, ranked third in the world, had 5–1 odds to win the World Cup, while Japan's were at 1500–1. Japan has never advanced out of pool play in the tournament, hosted this year by England.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Japan players after the win over South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B match between South Africa and Japan at Brighton Community Centre on ...

South Africa and world media reacts to incredible loss to Japan at Rugby World Cup Source: AFP Staff Writers from Fox Sports September 20th, 2015 6:33 pm ...

Two-time World Cup winners South Africa boasted 851 caps between them going into Saturday's Pool B contest and while they failed to win a game in the recent, truncated Rugby Championship, they did ...

South Africa's rugby team will revisit their iconic 2015 World Cup clash with Japan on November 1 at Wembley Stadium. This ...

South Africa held firm but Japan battled to retain possession, finally attacking down the right flank before switching the play and releasing Karne Hesketh to launch himself at the opposite corner ...

World champions South Africa will play Japan at Wembley on November 1 the first time they have met in England since the ...

Throughout Rugby World Cup 2015, 48 matches will be taking place in 13 different venues in England & Wales, which include two matches at the Brighton Community Stadium.