England expect Boks to bring big hits & clever wits
England are ready for scheming from South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night [8pm kick-off] but believe the World Cup will be decided in other areas.
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New Zealand's All Blacks smash Argentina to reach Rugby World Cup final
Shannon Frizell went over twice with Jordie Barrett and Aaron Smith adding two more tries as the All Blacks crossed the line seven times without reply. Jordan is now the tournament's leading try scorer with eight.
New Zealand hammer Argentina to cruise into Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand booked an unprecedented fifth Rugby World Cup final appearance after blowing away Argentina 44-6 at the Stade de France.
Springboks report online threat against scrum-half Cobus Reinach
South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrum-half's son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday.
Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion
Marcus Smith was ruled out of England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa because of concussion, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed.
This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa
Maro Itoje insists South Africa are not infallible as he urges England to seize the chance to clinch a place in the World Cup final.
Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions
New Zealand were waiting in the long grass for Ireland given what happened in the Test series in 2022. It has come come out since those game how much they have revamped their whole approach: revamped their defence as a consequence of how Ireland played.
Mathew Tait on England, South Africa, World Cups in Paris, and his return to Dubai Sevens
As Mathew Tait sits at a table discussing his latest career reinvention, the TVs in the Sideliner’s Sports Lounge provide a reminder of one of his previous ones.