Japan beat Russia to get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to the perfect start.
Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as the hosts came from behind to win 30-10.
Japan are trying to reach the tournament's quarter-finals for the first time.
They're in in Pool A along with Scotland, Ireland, Russia and Samoa.
Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Aaron Rai sank a birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and capture the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday.
Robertson calls on All Blacks to improve discipline after Scotland scare
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said his team needed to improve their discipline after being given a major scare by Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday before claiming a 25-17 win over the hosts.
India win Australia series after fifth T20 is washed out in Brisbane
The fifth and final Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out after a storm swept across Brisbane's Gabba ground on Saturday, leaving Suryakumar Yadav's tourists as 2-1 series winners.
Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
Lando Norris was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint race on Friday with McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri qualifying third.
Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
