Fiji reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite historic first win for Portugal
The Pacific Islanders needed a point to progress and knock two-time champions Australia out in the group phase for the first time in World Cup history.
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Fiji advance to quarter-finals at Australia's expense despite famous Portugal win
Fiji advanced to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, eliminating Australia, despite suffering a stunning 24-23 loss to Portugal who secured their first ever win in this tournament at the eighth attempt.
Fiji advance despite loss to Portugal, Australia out
TOULOUSE, France : Fiji sneaked into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 defeat by Portugal, who claimed their first ever win in the tournament, as Australia were eliminated on Sunday.
Tonga save best for last after disappointing World Cup
LILLE, France: Tonga came into the World Cup with very little preparation under their belts and leave having maintained their record of at least one victory at every tournament since 2007, but now face an uncertain future with head coach Toutai Kefu set to depart.
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to the quarter-final fixtures
After a full month of action that kicked off on September 8 with France's dazzling defeat of New Zealand, the first phase of the Rugby World Cup drew to a close on Sunday in Toulouse, where Fiji set up a knockout clash with England despite slumping to a historic defeat against Portugal.
Upset! Portugal rock Fiji to make World Cup history as Wallabies knocked out
Fiji went down to a shock 24-23 defeat by Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final with England and ensured the elimination of Australia.
Tonga go out with a win but Romania battle to the end
Tonga beat Romania 45-24 in the final Pool B game at the World Cup.
Italy's World Cup experience leaves big question marks
Italy were never expected to make the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup, but ending with a 60-7 loss to France on the back of a 96-17 hammering by New Zealand has raised doubts over the future of Italian rugby.