Slovenia 0 Paraguay 0

Ireland 1 Spain 1

Sweden 1 Senegal 1

Tunisia 0-1 Belgium

Mexico 2 Ecuador 1

Brazil 4 China 0

Belgium and Japan share points following thrilling second-half in Saitama.

Brazil v Turkey: First-half statistics

JONAH LOMU has been named in the Cardiff Blues starting lineup for Saturday’s Heineken European Cup clash against Calvisano.

Ruler Of The World is set to miss Saturday’s Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom after suffering a minor setback.

In a bid to capitalise on the greater interest in rugby this year thanks to the World Cup and Rugby Sevens' inclusion in the 2016 Olympics, Wicked Witch Software has announced that it will release Rugby Challenge 3 later this year.

Tickets for the Rugby World Cup games in 2023 could be as low as €20 if an all-Ireland bid for the event is successful.

Kiaran McLaughlin is eyeing a second Breeders’ Cup victory with Invasor following his triumph in the Dubai World Cup.

Former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn is retiring at the end of the season following a glittering 21-year career in which won the biggest prizes in rugby league and union.

Italy have sacked coach Gian Piero Ventura following their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

For the second time in succession the England have been drawn in the competition's most challenging pool.

Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos insists his reported move to Real Madrid has not yet been defined, and that he is waiting until after the World Cup before revealing where his future lies.

England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his ankle while celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s first-half equaliser in Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat against Italy.