When are the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals and what is the full schedule
The 2023 Rugby World Cup has reached the final eight of the competition, with the quarter-finals of the tournament now confirmed in France.
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Japan's Joseph era comes to an end with pool stage exit
PARIS : Jamie Joseph took Japan to unprecedented heights during his seven years as coach but his reign ended on Sunday with the Brave Blossoms back where they were just before he started, exiting the World Cup in the pool stage.
Japan v Argentina live score updates as Wales discover Rugby World Cup quarter-final opponents
Japan and Argentina will face off in an "elimination" match today as both sides bid to advance to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool D runners-up to England (12pm kick-off, live on ITV1 and ITVX). The encounter at Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes will determine who Wales' opponents are for the last-eight clash next Saturday, October 14.
Fans left reeling by England's World Cup dichotomy
LILLE, France : Spare a thought for the England fans drifting around Lille on Sunday, not knowing whether to laugh or cry as their team prepares for a very winnable World Cup quarter-final on the back of an absolutely wretched display against Samoa.
Samoa's Mapusua accuses referees of 'unconscious bias' after England loss
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Saturday lower-ranked nations suffered from an "unconscious bias" from referees after the narrow 18-17 loss to England in the Rugby World Cup.
England forced to dig deep in close-fought World Cup win over Samoa
England were forced to dig deep in an 18-17 victory over Samoa that will have left probable World Cup quarter-final opponents Fiji licking their lips.
England need intensive Care to edge past Samoa
LILLE, France :Danny Care scored a late try to give England an 18-17 win over a superb Samoa on Saturday after the islanders had looked on course for a first victory against opponents who were already assured of their World Cup quarter-final berth.
Samoa finally show up but it's too little, too late
LILLE, France : Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua said it was no coincidence that his team showed their best form in their fourth match in Saturday's 18-17 defeat to England but it was their struggles earlier in the tournament that condemned them to an early World Cup exit.