Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
Warren Gatland says it would be “a huge achievement” if Wales reach their third Rugby World Cup semi-final in the last four tournaments by beating Argentina on Saturday.
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‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead of a mouthwatering quarter-final against New Zealand.
Talking points as Ireland look to break World Cup curse against All Blacks
Ireland face New Zealand in Paris seeking to reach a maiden semi-final at the Rugby World Cup.
Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
England have rolled the dice for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the jettisoned Freddie Steward.
France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final
Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa as he prepares to return to the starting XV just over three weeks after a broken cheekbone had him fearing his involvement in the tournament was over.
Resurgent Wales hope to ride momentum past Argentina into Rugby World Cup semis
Welsh rugby was in disarray when Gatland was hired for a second time, taking over from Kiwi predecessor Wayne Pivac as uncertainty over a deal between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and its regional clubs left players worrying about their futures.
Surprise selections in Springbok side for quarter-final against France
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
