Ruthless South Africa extinguish French fire to reach last four
PARIS :South Africa crushed France's hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners of a ferocious and breath-taking quarter-final on Sunday.
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Title holders South Africa dash French hopes to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals
The Springboks trailed 22-19 at half-time but a try by Eben Etzebeth and a Handre Pollard penalty sealed the narrowest of wins for the World Cup title holders.
'Different' Fiji exit World Cup proud to have fought to the end
MARSEILLE, France: Emotional Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui was proud that his players were still fighting to the very end of their World Cup campaign and thought they had laid the foundation for a bright future for the island nation in the 15-man game.
England rising to the occasion, says coach Borthwick
MARSEILLE, France: England needed to dig deep and find a way to beat a spirited Fiji side in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday and after a fifth successive victory, coach Steve Borthwick had simple message: "Don’t write us off".
Farrell kicks England into semis with classic win over Fiji
MARSEILLE, France: Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji on Sunday as the Islanders surged back from 14 points down before the captain slotted a drop goal and penalty to win the game.
World Cup Points Table: Does Defeat Against Afghanistan Put England's Semi-Final Chances In Jeopardy?
Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday as they defeated holders England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi. Chasing 285 to win, after Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a blistering 80, England were bowled out for 215, despite Harry Brook scoring a gritty 66. Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan claimed three wickets each. The win allowed Afghanistan to move out from the foot of the points table.
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.
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.