Sport shorts: Typhoon Hagibis threatens Rugby World Cup and F1 grand prix in Japan

Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 7 October

The Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium will host the Ireland vs. Samoa Rugby World Cup pool A match on Saturday 12 October
The Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium will host the Ireland vs. Samoa pool A match on 12 October
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1. Japan braces for Typhoon Hagibis

The BBC reports that Rugby World Cup fixtures and the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix could be affected by Typhoon Hagibis, which is expected to bring disruption to southern Japan.

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