England hold off Fiji in thriller to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals
The 2019 runners-up put an end to Fiji’s crowd-pleasing run at the World Cup with a tense 30-24 win to reach the semis for the sixth time in their history.
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England hold nerve to edge out gallant Fiji
Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji as the Pacific Islanders threatened a huge upset but were ultimately beaten by more experienced opponents.
Sunday sport: South Africa and France meet in World Cup quarter-final
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Dupont carries French hopes into Rugby World Cup 'battle' with South Africa
For the winners, a place in the semi-finals and an enticing tie against either a misfiring England or a Fiji side that would be stepping into unknown territory.
Slow-starting Argentina turn up the heat to claim RWC quarter-final win over Wales
Emiliano Boffelli kicked 19 points to help Argentina to a dramatic 29-17 victory over Wales in Marseille on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against the winners of England versus Fiji.
'No strategy to protect Antoine': Grizzled Boks sternest test for French World Cup ambitions
The hopes of the French nation, which have soared high since being awarded the 2023 Rugby World Cup, will face the severest of tests when the hosts take on holders South Africa in the quarter-finals at the Stade de France on Sunday.
England and Fiji desperate to seize dream opportunity
MARSEILLE, France : England and Fiji hardly charged into the World Cup quarter-finals in a blaze glory, but neither will care as they seek to grasp a glorious opportunity to progress while the sport's four best teams are forced to slug it out in Paris.
Steve Borthwick confident England will ‘rise to the occasion’ against Fiji
Steve Borthwick has urged his England players take advantage of a precious moment in their careers by claiming a place in the World Cup semi-finals.