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Owens, Barnes, Garces, Peyper to referee RWC quarterfinals

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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 file photo, France's Romain Ntamack is tackled by Argentinian defenders during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Tokyo Stadium between France and Argentina in Tokyo, Japan. Flyhalf Ntamack, is the son of Emile Ntamack who played 46 times for France and is equal fifth on its all-time try scorers' list, is tipped to start Sunday's quarterfinal against Wales, 20 years after his father played the final. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France flounders but frightens rivals in World Cup knockouts

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

Japan's Kotaro Matsushima, center left, is tackled by Scotland's defense during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Scots charged for cancellation comments at Rugby World Cup

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

CORRECTS NAME: Manu Tuilagi, right, celebrates after teammate Ben Youngs, left, after he scored a try against Argentina during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Tuilagi enjoying Rugby World Cup for as long as he can

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Ireland's Bundee Aki hits Samoa's Ulupano Seuteni in a high tackle during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between Ireland and Samoa, in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Aki received a red card for this tackle. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Ireland’s Bundee Aki banned 3 games; out of Rugby World Cup

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Japan's Isileli Nakajima, left, celebrates with Yu Tamura after the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium against Scotland in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Japan won 28-21. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

A deserving Japan reaches first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Scotland players react following their 28-21 loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Scotland got a chance, didn’t take it at World Cup in Japan

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

A damaged car lies on the ground following a strong wind in Ichihara, Chiba, near Tokyo Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Under gloomy skies, a tornado ripped through Chiba on Saturday.(Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: Japan reaches first World Cup quarterfinal

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A damaged car lies on the ground following a strong wind in Ichihara, Chiba, near Tokyo Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Under gloomy skies, a tornado ripped through Chiba on Saturday.(Kyodo News via AP)

Japan v Scotland to go ahead at World Cup in wake of typhoon

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Referee Owens’ visibility second only to Leitch at World Cup

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Surging waves hitting against the breakwater as Typhoon Hagibis approaches at a port in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, Japan Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

Bracing for impact at Rugby World Cup as typhoon nears Japan

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Japan's rugby team players practice ahead of their match against Scotland as Typhoon Hagibis approaches Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Tokyo and surrounding areas braced for a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades, with streets and trains stations unusually quiet Saturday as rain poured over the city. (Yuki Sato/Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: Ireland crush Samoa 47-5 to reach quarterfinals

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New Zealand's Jordie Barrett is tackled by Namibia's Helarius Kisting during the Rugby World Cup Pool B game at Tokyo Stadium between New Zealand and Namibia in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

‘Full on’ All Blacks to play each other after game canceled

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

United States' Blaine Scully, right, and Argentina's Santiago Carreras chase the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Scotland rebuked by World Rugby

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United States and Argentina players shake hands following their Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

US, Tonga fight for a rugby win that’s far from meaningless

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Namibia, Canada desperate to end winless World Cup streaks

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

Samoa captain Lam has no regrets about putting Samoa first

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

A satellite photo of typhoon Hagibis is seen during a press briefing on update relating to the anticipated impact of Typhoon Hagibis on the final round Rugby World Cup 2019 pool matches this weekend Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Tough guys: Rugby players not flustered by massive typhoon

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

United States' Blaine Scully, right, and Argentina's Santiago Carreras chase the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Scully to set US Rugby World Cup appearance mark

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Ireland’s hopes of topping World Cup group still possible

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press