Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales
England’s preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.
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Australia beat France in shoot-out thriller to reach Women's World Cup semi-finals
Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on Saturday.
Nienaber clears air on Bok squad conspiracies: 'The whole 33 will go and come back'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber cleared the air regarding any swirling conspiracies about the composition of his squad, saying his entire 33-man World Cup squad is in more than fine fettle to put their best foot forward for next month's tournament.
Extra special Salma Paralluelo seals Spain's Women's World Cup semi-final spot
Teenager Salma Paralluelo scored an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time on Friday.
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban following her red card in England’s World Cup win over Nigeria.
Spain beats Netherlands to reach Women's World Cup semi-finals
Over a tense 90 minutes in Wellington full of incident, Mariona Caldentey scored an 81st-minute penalty for Spain, only for Dutch defender Stefanie van der Gragt to equalise in added time 10 minutes later.
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection.
Today at the World Cup: Lucy Bronze admit England not happy with performances
England are among eight nations still standing at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as preparations continue for their respective quarter-finals.