The memory of 2007 is not going to go away for the All Blacks as eight years on they head towards a World Cup quarter-final rematch against an unpredictable France …

Wales may have beaten South Africa when the teams last met but Springbok defence coach John McFarland does not expect that result to have any bearing on this weekend’s Rugby …

The foundations of the Wallabies’ mighty defensive wall were laid far from prying eyes in a foreign land where rugby union barely exists. At Notre Dame University in Indiana, coach …

Ireland’s defeat of France has raised the alluring prospect of an all-southern hemisphere semi-final line-up for the first time in Rugby World Cup history. In an intriguing scenario, all four …

French captain Thierry Dusautoir said his side must quickly “recharge” for their World Cup final against New Zealand which will be held at a venue holding bad memories for the …

Three World Cup wins and 25 million watching back home; it’s been a massive and timely three weeks for rugby union in Japan. Set to host the next tournament in …

Injuries to three key players and a Sean O’Brien punch mean Ireland face a nervous few days following a pulsating 24-9 win over France in their Pool D table-topping decider. …

If there is one French expression the All Blacks do not want to hear next weekend it’s “deja vu” as they prepare for another World Cup quarter-final against France at …

Italian fly-half Tommaso Allan brought up a century of Test points on Sunday as Italy beat Romania 32-22 to secure the crucial third spot in World Cup Pool D. The …

Australia’s path to the World Cup final has been set, with Scotland and then either Ireland or Argentina standing between them and a record fourth appearance on rugby union’s biggest …

Serious concerns remain over the fitness of outstanding Wallabies flanker David Pocock, but Australia have abandoned any thoughts of resting players for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland. Pocock was …

If Australia are to win a third World Cup, they believe the role of their `finishers’ will be as vital as anything that happens in the opening sixty minutes of …

Veteran Juan Martin Hernandez has led Argentina to a nine-try 64-19 hammering of plucky Namibia in their final Pool C clash. The opening try on Sunday by the 33-year-old, known …

Injured Wallabies fullback Israel Folau says he’ll do everything within his powers to overcome an ankle injury in time for Australia’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland. Injuries to Folau, Matt …

The Wallabies believe their remarkable defensive performance against Wales could be a pivotal moment in their bid for a third Rugby World Cup triumph. A week after unleashing their attack …

AP – Australia will cast a keen eye on the final Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup as France coach Philippe Saint-Andre bids to beat bogey team Ireland …

England head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Saturday he would find it hard to leave his job despite his side’s early exit from the Rugby World Cup. England signed off …

STARTERS ISRAEL FOLAU: Unusually uncertain under the high ball but defied his ankle injury to make more than double the metres of any of his teammates with some telling incisions …