Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Two remaining semi-final spots up for grabs
The battle for Rugby World Cup semi-final places will be completed on Sunday.
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If we don’t turn up we’re going home, Vunipola warns England team-mates
Billy Vunipola has stunned his England team-mates out of “fairyland” by declaring their World Cup could be over on Saturday.
Fast-finishing Bristol turn on style to crush Bath
Bristol secured the West Country bragging rights over Bath with a thumping 43-16 win before a record Ashton Gate crowd.
Day 31 at the Rugby World Cup: England and Ireland set for crucial quarter-final clashes
The Rugby World Cup will resume with the knockout phase in Japan this weekend, eight teams having regrouped following the pool stages and the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis.
Greg Feek has transformed Ireland’s set-piece threat – Cian Healy
Cian Healy believes Greg Feek’s ability to “unite” Ireland’s forwards into loving the scrum has transformed their set-piece threat.
Jenkins hails Gatland as ‘an incredible person’ ahead of Wales quarter-final
Neil Jenkins has described Warren Gatland as “an incredible person” as Wales enter the closing stages of his success-laden coaching reign.
England v Australia – past World Cup encounters
England face Australia in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Saturday.
Day 27 at the Rugby World Cup: Quarter-finalists prepare for action
With the opening stages now complete following Sunday’s games, there is a break in live action as the clean-up operation from Typhoon Hagibis continues.
Day 26 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland bow out against hosts Japan
Scotland bowed out of the Rugby World Cup as hosts Japan gave their country some welcome respite from the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.
Wales hopeful that Biggar and Davies could be fit for potential France tie
Wales are hopeful that fly-half Dan Biggar and centre Jonathan Davies will be fit for a likely World Cup quarter-final against France.
World Rugby to give Typhoon Hagibis update on Thursday ahead of England-France
World Rugby has called a press conference for 4am BST in which an update will be issued on whether England’s World Cup clash with France will be moved or cancelled.
Super Typhoon Hagibis could hit England match against France in Yokohama
Super Typhoon Hagibis is currently on course to affect England’s rugby world cup meeting with France in Tokyo on Saturday.
Owen Farrell dismisses concern over wellbeing as England reach quarter-finals
Owen Farrell dismissed concern for his wellbeing after he was the victim of a dangerous tackle to the head in England’s 39-10 victory over Argentina at Tokyo Stadium.
Day 14 at the Rugby World Cup: All change as Ireland seek return to winning ways
Ireland play Russia on Thursday desperate to reignite their World Cup campaign.
Day 13 at the Rugby World Cup: New Zealand fire warning to rivals
Holders New Zealand enjoyed the biggest win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 63-0 victory over Canada.
George aims to prove Argentina wrong over England criticism
Jamie George has warned Argentina that their attempts to unsettle England ahead of Saturday’s pivotal World Cup showdown in Toyko could backfire.
Day 12 at the Rugby World Cup: Ireland and England gear up for next pool games
Ireland and England have stepped up preparations for their next Rugby World Cup games in Japan.
England will match passion of Argentina in World Cup clash – Joe Marler
Joe Marler insists England will match the passion of Argentina as he reflects on the incident that produced two cards when he last faced the Pumas.
Schmidt challenges Ireland to bounce back at World Cup after Japan defeat
Joe Schmidt has challenged Ireland to reassert their class by hitting back immediately after suffering one of the all-time World Cup shock defeats by Japan.
Horne hoping to study Laidlaw’s game to earn regular Test spot for Scotland
George Horne was still at university the last time Scotland faced Samoa at the World Cup – but he now hopes to graduate to a regular Test slot by studying Greig Laidlaw’s game.