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.
Semi-final Sport News
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.
Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa
Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France.
All Blacks coach expects scrap with Argentina in semi-final
PARIS : New Zealand coach Ian Foster reckons his side will have to scrap their way through Friday’s World Cup semi-final to overcome Argentina in what he predicted would be a similar battle to the one they had against Ireland last week.
SPFL Trust Trophy draw: Hamilton and Raith Rovers rematch in quarter-finals as semi-final path revealed
SPFL Trust Trophy holders Hamilton Accies will face Raith Rovers in a rematch of last season's final, after the draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of this year's competition were made this afternoon.
South Africa unchanged for semi-final against England
PRESIES COURCELLES, France :South Africa resisted any temptation to tinker with their team and on Thursday named the same side that eliminated host France in the Rugby World Cup for Saturday’s semi-final against England.
Smith vows to do better for All Blacks in semi-final
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France : New Zealand scrumhalf Aaron Smith said he would deliver an improved performance in Friday’s World Cup semi-final after admitting his erratic display in last weekend's quarter-final against Ireland might have cost his team dearly.
Springboks uncharged for World Cup semi-final
South Africa have named the same side that eliminated hosts France from the Rugby World Cup last week for Saturday's semi-final against England.