More than 40,000 fans will pack into Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday (November 12) to watch New Zealand and England battle it out for the women's Rugby World Cup.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Dominant England prepare to face New Zealand in sold-out final

Tokyo 2020 organisers are putting the final touches to preparations less than six months out from the start of the Olympics but the area they are most concerned about remains readiness for any natural disaster striking during the Games.

Ahead of Olympics, Tokyo prepares foreigners for potential disasters

The World Cup draw for the rugby league was conducted in the Buckingham Palace on Thursday. Also read- Prince Harry to appear in public for first time since royal split Tournament hosts and organizers England have promised the 'biggest and best' World Cup in the sport’s history in October and November next year.

Prince Harry 'draws' attention to 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Two of South Africa’s World Cup winners face significant spells on the sidelines after injuries sustained in Saturday’s 32-12 final victory over England in Yokohama.

South Africans Pollard, De Jager sidelined by Rugby World Cup injuries

Prince Harry who was on a solo visit to Japan received a beautiful compliment from a school kid which will surely make your day better. While visiting with a group of local schoolchildren before Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, the Duke of Sussex shared a sweet moment with a student who commented on how handsome he was as they posed for a group photograph, reported a magazine.

Prince Harry flattered by sweet compliment from Japanese school kid

France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina has been suspended for six weeks for his red card in their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Wales last week, World Rugby said on Thursday.

France's Vahaamahina handed six-week ban for Rugby World Cup red card

Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales floored 14-man France in a breathless World Cup quarter-final with echoes of 2011 on Sunday. A moment of madness cost France in Oita after lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was sent off for elbowing Aaron Wainwright nine minutes after half-time with his side leading by nine points.

Wales floor 14-man France to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Japan's "Ferraris" hit top gear Sunday as the hosts beat Scotland 28-21 in a barnstorming Rugby World Cup clash to create history by reaching the quarter-finals.

Japan beats Scotland 28-21 in Rugby World Cup, reaches quarter-finals

Tens of thousands of rescue workers were searching Monday for survivors of powerful Typhoon Hagibis, two days after the storm slammed into Japan, killing at least 35 people.

Japan rescuers seek survivors after Typhoon Hagibis kills 35

Rugby World Cup organisers gave the go-ahead for Japan's crunch match against Scotland on Sunday despite the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis, which swept through Japan causing widespread flooding and leaving at least 11 people dead.

Japan-Scotland Rugby World Cup match gets go-ahead after typhoon Hagibis

Japan's military scrambled Sunday to rescue people trapped by flooding in the aftermath of powerful Typhoon Hagibis. After initial reports said at least four people had died, officials later claimed that eleven people had lost their lives after the typhoon caused largescale landslides and burst rivers.

Japan's military begins rescue effort as Typhoon Hagibis weakens; death toll rises to 11

At least 18 people were killed and 13 others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials said Sunday, as rescuers scrambled to reach people trapped by catastrophic flooding.

At least 18 dead, 13 missing after Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan, rescue operation underway

Powerful Typhoon Hagibis on Saturday claimed its first victim even before making landfall, as potentially record-breaking rains and high winds sparked evacuation orders for more than 1.

One dead as Typhoon Hagibis takes aim at Japan

A powerful typhoon approached Japan on Friday, threatening to batter its capital with the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years, shutting down stores, factories and subway systems and disrupting a Formula One Grand Prix and rugby's World Cup.

Japan's capital braces for what could be worst typhoon in 60 years

The Japanese Grand Prix's entire Saturday track programme, including qualifying, has been cancelled as "violent" Typhoon Hagibis bears down on the Suzuka circuit, race organisers announced Friday.

Japan Grand Prix cancelled as Typhoon Hagibis bears down on Suzuka circuit

Rugby World Cup organisers took the unprecedented step Thursday of canceling two games -- England v France and New Zealand v Italy -- as Japan braces for Super Typhoon Hagibis, likely the biggest storm to hit the country this year.

Two World Cup games axed as super typhoon bears down on Japan

Typhoon Tapah approached southwestern Japan Sunday, with heavy rain and strong winds grounding hundreds of regional flights. Tapah, with gusts up to 162 kilometres per hour, was expected to draw near Nagasaki prefecture overnight, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Flights cancelled as Typhoon Tapah approaches Japan

Around 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, an official said Tuesday, after it took a direct hit from a powerful typhoon that caused transport chaos throughout the capital.

Nearly 17,000 passengers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport as Typhoon Faxai hits

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