Jones says to remain as Australia coach
SYDNEY : Eddie Jones said on Tuesday he will remain as Australia coach in the wake of their group-stage exit at the World Cup, while again denying reports he was set to take up a position with Japan.
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Punch-drunk French wake up to World Cup hangover
PARIS: France went through the opening phase of the Rugby World Cup like party-goers at a summer disco, but after a weekend of electrifying rugby, the lights were switched back on abruptly and the country woke up on a greyish, crisp autumn morning.
It's a knockout: Southern hemisphere sides relish RWC format
You can say it came down to the bounce of a ball, the width of a post, being held up over the line but Ireland, once again, found themselves on the wrong side of the result when it really mattered.
South Africa success comes on the back of lessons learnt in France last year-Erasmus
South Africa changed their approach for the Rugby World Cup because of lessons learnt when they were in France last year and lost a bruising test in Marseille, the country's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
All Blacks welcome the pressure as expectation rises
FERRIERES-EN-BRIE, France - Expectations are building on the All Blacks after their sensational 28-24 victory over world number one-ranked Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, and the three-times champions would have it no other way.
Loss to Springboks 'cruel' for France, says flanker Cros
France flanker Francois Cros said the 29-28 defeat to holders South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals was tough to take.
South Africa brimming with confidence with England to come in World Cup semi-final
Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory with a one-point victory over hosts France.
No club return for Ireland players until 'bodies and minds' are right
Connacht's Ireland contingent will come back into selection consideration in three to four weeks’ time but Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham will be assessed on an individual basis.