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In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, photo, New Zealand's All Blacks perform their haka ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup Pool B game between New Zealand and South Africa in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

The Latest: Samoa winger’s red card hearing on Wednesday

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At 38, Japan lock still a force in upset of Ireland

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Japan's players celebrate after winning over Ireland during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa between Japan and Ireland in Shizuoka, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Shocker at Shizuoka: Japan upsets Ireland in Brighton sequel

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Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, center, carries a ball to score the teams' third try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium between Ireland and Scotland in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Japan rises up rankings after upsetting Ireland

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Japan's Pieter Labuschagne, left, fends off Russia's Yury Kushnarev on his way to scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

Ireland set to deny Japan a Brighton-type miracle ending

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Lemeki predicts Japan win vs Ireland if they can catch ball

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Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, center, carries a ball to score the teams' third try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium between Ireland and Scotland in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Scotland: There was anger but time now to get over Ireland

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Namibia’s Tjiuee Uanivi catches the ball to to win a lineout against Italy during the Rugby World Cup Pool B game between Italy and Namibia in Osaka, western Japan, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (Yohei Fukuyama/Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: Samoa center Rey Lee-Lo gets 3-match ban at RWC

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Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, center, carries a ball to score the teams' third try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium between Ireland and Scotland in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Ireland rain on Scotland, win 27-3 at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland aim to show Scotland who is No 1 in World Cup opener

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Ireland rules out Kearney, Earls for Cup opener v Scotland

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson flies a Black Hornet nano drone as he meets with military personnel on Salisbury Plain training area near Salisbury, England, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused by a one of the country’s former leaders of a “conspicuous” failure to explain why he suspended Parliament for five weeks, as a landmark Brexit case at the U.K. Supreme Court came to a head on Thursday. (Ben Stansall/Pool Photo via AP)

At least they’re talking: EU, UK push on with Brexit meets

By JILL LAWLESS and LORNE COOK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, June 23, 2018 file photo, Ireland's Peter O'Mahony, center, holds up the Lansdowne Cup as he celebrates with teammates following their win over Australia in their rugby union test match in Sydney. After his No. 1-ranked All Blacks lost to the Irish last November in Dublin, coach Steve Hansen hailed Ireland as the best team in the world. The good vibes lasted for 76 days, until England showed up at Lansdowne Road in February and brought the Irish plummeting to earth in a crushing defeat to open the Six Nations. Wales smashed them again to clinch the title, and doubts swirled about Ireland's ability to contend for the World Cup. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, file)

Top-ranked Irish have eyes on the prize at Rugby World Cup

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RWC: Japan vs Scotland grudge match highlights Pool A

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe points to the Webb Ellis trophy during a courtesy call by World Rugby officials as part of the trophy tour ahead of the Rugby World Cup, at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (Issei Kato/Pool Photo via AP)

All Blacks aim for three-peat; Japan’s big ambitions at RWC

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Britain & Ireland takes 7-5 lead over US in Walker Cup

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US Vice President Mike Pence and wife Karen Pence, left, meet with Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabrina at Aras an Uachtarain the official residence of the Irish President , Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. The Vice President is currently in Ireland for a two day visit. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Mike Pence forced to defend his stay at Trump property in Ireland

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

US Vice President Mike Pence, left, and US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Crawford speak to the media at the ambassador's residence in Phoenix park, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. The Vice President is currently in Ireland for a two day visit. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Mike Pence: Stay at Trump property in Ireland was ‘logical’

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

US Vice President Mike Pence speaks to the media during a visit to Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. The Vice President is currently in Ireland for a two day visit. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Mike Pence: U.S. supports both Brexit and a free-flowing Irish border

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Xander Schauffele of the United States drives off the 7th tee during a practice round at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday, July 15, 2019. The148th Open Golf Championship begins on July 18. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Lowry builds 4-shot lead in British Open

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