SRU chiefs remain on a collision course with World Rugby after the decision on whether Sunday's make-or-break game with Japan goes ahead was delayed until the morning of the match.

The Scots will miss out on the quarter-finals if their match against hosts Japan in Yokohama on Sunday suffers the same fate as England's clash with France and is cancelled.

Sunday's clash, which is effectively a play-off match for a quarter-final place, may still be called off by World Rugby in the aftermath of Super-Typhoon Hagibis, which is set to hit on Saturday.

NIK SIMON IN TOYOTA: The Rugby World Cup's credibility was called into question as feelings grew that rich nations have received favourable treatment as Scotland vent their frustrations.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND NIK SIMON: World Rugby are facing possible legal action whatever decision they make regarding Scotland's scheduled Pool A clash with Japan on Sunday.

World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible.

The captain's run for Japan had an altogether more aquatic feel on Saturday morning as the players waded through a flooded tunnel out onto the pitch. 

NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: World Rugby have given the green light for Japan's game with Scotland to go ahead - with supporters also being allowed to attend the crunch clash.

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland can recover from their World Cup heartache - but knows they must learn from the mistakes that cost them in Japan.

Japan captain Michael Leitch dedicated the team's 28-21 victory over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday to those affected by the typhoon which nearly cancelled the match.

CHRIS FOY IN JAPAN: The World Cup quarter-final line-up has now been finalised after hosts Japan booked their place in the knockout stages with a barnstorming victory over Scotland on Sunday.

Greig Laidlaw has admitted he has a decision to make over whether to prolong his Scotland career. The scrum-half's last World Cup ended in agonising defeat to Japan on Sunday.

The governing body has confirmed it will convene a hearing of its independent disputes committee, in light of comments made by SRU chief executive Mark Dodson's last week.

CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England's match against France is in danger of being cancelled, as Typhoon Hagibis has changed course and is now due to tear through Tokyo and Yokohama.

The SRU was reprimanded following comments made by chief executive Mark Dodson during the World Cup in reference to a match against Japan potentially being cancelled.

United States take on Netherlands for ultimate glory in the Women's World Cup final in France today. Sportsmail will provide you live updates as it happens from the Lyon Olympic Stadium.

After Liverpool wished him happy birthday on Twitter, the club's supporters inevitably took to social media to sing his praises after quickly becoming a fan favourite on Merseyside.

The Dutch, managed by Bert Van Marwijk in 2010, were defeated in the final by Spain following an extra-time winner by midfield maestro Andres Iniesta in South Africa.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Don't we ever learn? The marquee events, the marquee players, don't care about our wish for a northern powerhouse and FIFA will be no different.

Ed Sheeran closed out his massive Divide world tour on Monday in Suffolk, England. The 28-year-old delivered 255 concerts over two-and-a-half years across six continent, earning around $775.6m.

Ed Sheeran's harmonica and model of his head have received visits from people all the way from Chicago - to the St Elizabeth Hospice shop in Suffolk, after he donated 300 items.

Prince Harry, 35, and Ed Sheeran, 28, have teamed up for a video for World Mental Health Day. The clip was shared to the Sussex Royal Instagram account and filmed at Eugenie's Ivy Cottage.

Prince Harry, 35, was all smiles as he arrived at a school in Nottingham to mark World mental Health Day. He first visited Nottingham Academy in November 2017 with wife, Meghan Markle, 38.

Ed Sheeran drowned his sorrows after England's Rugby World Cup final defeat by singing in a Pokémon onsie at a Japanese karaoke bar on Sunday.

Centenarian Fredie Blom was born on May 8, 1904, in Adelaide near the Great Winterberg mountain range of South Africa's Eastern Cape province. He celebrated his 116th yesterday.

Rory McIlroy admits it would 'mean the world' to win an Open Championship on home soil after completing the ASI Scottish Open with an error-strewn final round.

Here is a full list of the key dates and places for every match of the Rugby World Cup - plus you can also keep track of the scores and standings throughout the tournament.

Relive the action as England made a spluttering start to their World Cup challenge. Argentina dominated the Pool B clash and were unlucky to lose 13-9.

Stay up to date with all the action Wales kick off their World Cup campaign with a very tough tie against holders - and favorites to top Pool D - South Africa.

Martin Johnson believes England can use the controversy surrounding Mike Tindall and his team-mates' night out in Queenstown to ignite their World Cup campaign.

An 11-minute first-half hat-trick from man of the match Mark Cueto set up England for an impressive if expected demolition of Romania's second team at the Otago Stadium.

Martin Johnson immediately turned his attention to next weekend's World Cup showdown with Scotland after England scored 10 tries in a 67-3 rout of Romania.

England put one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals but not before they were caught up in yet more controversy, this time over the match balls. Johnson's side crushed Romania.

Follow all the World Cup action as England and Scotland clash at Eden Park in Auckland. It's crunch time for both of these sides as one of them will be leaving the tournament.

Stay up to date with all the news as Ireland and Wales go head-to-head for a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Sportsmail brings you all the news as England go for a place in the World Cup semi-finals at the expense of France at Auckland's Eden Park.

Relive the action as defending champions South Africa were dumped out of the World Cup by Australia at the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Relive the action as hosts New Zealand staked a place in the World Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over Argentina at Eden Park.

Relive the action as France secured their place in the World Cup final with a tense 9-8 victory over Wales at Eden Park.

Relive the action as New Zealand overcame Australia by 20 points to six to secure their place in the Rugby World Cup final. Ma'a Nonu scored the only try of the game.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am a glass half-full person and 11 months out from the final stages of the World Cup there was a lot to like in that England performance.

CHRIS FOY: England are showing no sign of gaining ground on rugby’s leading nations after their 12th loss to South Africa in a row. Here are the pressing issues that need to be sorted out quick smart…

Sam Burgess will make his grand entrance into a whole new ball-game on Friday night, having realised in recent weeks that he faces a monumental task in crossing the rugby divide.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I cannot wait to see Sam Burgess play for Bath, I’m sure he has everything to succeed in union and all England rugby fans should be grateful to Bath for bringing him into the sport.

Nick Easter has urged England to create a 'destructive force' by pairing Steffon Armitage with captain Chris Robshaw for their assault on this year's World Cup.

England No 8 Ben Morgan is set to see a specialist next week in the latest phase of his recovery from a broken leg. He is now destined to miss England's entire RBS 6 Nations campaign.

CHRIS FOY: Never mind the World Cup connotations. For now, the bigger picture can remain out of focus, in the background. Friday night it is all about Wales versus England.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As an England ‘fan’, I’m still buzzing about that win over Wales, while the coach in me is trying not to get too carried away. However, that the result was huge leap forward.

EXCLUSIVE: Once he had come round after emergency surgery, Ben Morgan asked the surgeon two pressing questions; would he ever play again and could he make it back in time for the World Cup?

England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes the 'fantastic potential' of Henry Slade will drive his challenge for a place in the 2015 rugby World Cup squad.