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New Zealand cruised into the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as they breezed past Argentina in Paris
Rugby World Cup 2023 20/10/23 9:52pm

All Blacks ease past Argentina into Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand will contest a fifth Rugby World Cup final in their history after a facile 44-6 victory over Argentina at the Stade de France.

Jordan
Rugby World Cup 2023 20/10/23 3:37pm

Rugby World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand hammer Argentina - as it happened

Relive all the updates from Paris as New Zealand cruised past Argentina in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023.

England will be optimistic that they can provide an upset when they face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 20/10/23 12:00pm

Cautious optimism: Can England cause a World Cup upset?

The beauty of knockout rugby is that there is always an upset on the cards and an England win on Saturday could be one for the ages.

Kolisi wants to play for his whole nations when they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 19/10/23 4:32pm

Kolisi: South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation

Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks' quest to retain the Rugby World Cup.

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England's World Cup semi-final against South Africa
Rugby Union 19/10/23 12:00pm

Steward replaces Smith in one of three England changes for RWC semi

Freddie Steward returns in place of Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team for the World Cup semi-final against England
Rugby Union 19/10/23 8:13am

Springboks unchanged for England semi-final showdown

South Africa are unchanged for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown against England in Paris.

Can Maro Itoje and England's pack find a way to compete with a formidable Springboks squad?
Rugby World Cup 2023 17/10/23 11:27am

England's almighty RWC challenge vs SA: What game plan could succeed?

Ahead of England's Rugby World Cup semi-final vs South Africa, we look at their almighty challenge, and what areas they need to get right.

Eddie Jones was reported to have held talks with Japan ahead of Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign
Rugby Union 19/10/23 8:43am

'Very disappointing' if Jones had Japan talks, Rugby Australia boss says

Phil Waugh says it would be disappointing if Eddie Jones had a job interview with Japan before the World Cup.

Mark Telea starts on the left flank in place of Leicester Fainga'anuku, who drops out of the matchday 23 for the All Blacks' World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Rugby World Cup 2023 18/10/23 7:44pm

All Blacks make two changes for World Cup semi-final vs Argentina

New Zealand have made two changes for their World Cup semi-final showdown against Argentina on Friday with Mark Telea and Sam Whitelock coming in.

Eddie Jones has committed his coaching future to Australia
Rugby World Cup 2023 17/10/23 6:30am

Jones 'committed' to Australia despite World Cup disappointment

Eddie Jones said he is committed to coaching Australia for the long haul and has stood by his youth policy that saw the Wallabies crash to their earliest World Cup exit.

Rassie Erasmus expects England to have 'some beef' with South Africa ahead of their World Cup semi-final
Rugby World Cup 2023 17/10/23 7:50am

Erasmus predicts England XV and suggests 'beef' between sides

Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to have "some beef" with South Africa due to their defeat in the last World Cup final.

Antoine Dupont returned from injury as France fell agonisingly short against the world champions
Rugby World Cup 2023 16/10/23 6:47am

Dupont criticises referee after France's Rugby World Cup exit

Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with a heartbreaking single-point defeat to South Africa.

England's Owen Farrell was booed ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over Fiji on Sunday
Rugby World Cup 2023 16/10/23 11:20am

Wigglesworth 'does not understand' Farrell boos as fans ejected for fighting

Richard Wigglesworth says he "does not understand" the criticism Owen Farrell receives after the England captain was jeered at the World Cup.

Owen Farrell's magical boot led England into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Sunday
Rugby World Cup 2023 15/10/23 6:37pm

Farrell breaks Fijian hearts to send England into World Cup semi-finals

Owen Farrell helped boot England into their sixth Rugby World Cup semi-final after surviving an incredible late fightback from Fiji in Marseille on Sunday.

Eben Etzebeth scored the match-winning try - after a first half sin-binning - as South Africa stunned hosts France to knock them out of the World Cup
Rugby Union 15/10/23 3:29pm

SA to face England in World Cup semi-finals after knocking out France

South Africa remain in the hunt to retain their Rugby World Cup title as they knocked out hosts France 29-28 in a titanic clash at the Stade de France.

Rugby Union 15/10/23 1:37pm

RWC quarter-finals: South Africa edge France in titanic tussle - as it happened

Relive all the updates from Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final clashes as South Africa defeated France in a powerhouse clash after England edge Fiji in thriller.

England celebrate victory over Fiji
England 15/10/23 8:30pm

Borthwick: I'm sure we'll be written off again

"A lot of people said we wouldn't get out of the pool. We got out of the pool, now we're out of the quarters," Steve Borthwick says England have silenced the critics.

Ireland suffered an eighth Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit in their history, as New Zealand beat them in a Paris epic
Rugby Union 14/10/23 9:53pm

All Blacks break Ireland World Cup hearts again

A ruthless New Zealand side ended Ireland's Rugby World Cup hopes at the quarter-final stage again, as the All Blacks prevailed 28-24 in Paris.

Argentina's players celebrate after Joel Sclavi scored their first try
Rugby World Cup 2023 14/10/23 5:58pm

Argentina roar back to send Wales out of Rugby World Cup

Argentina scored two late tries to break Welsh hearts in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 29-17 win in Marseille.

Andy Farrell must lead Ireland into a new era now without talismanic captain Johnny Sexton in the side
Rugby Union 14/10/23 11:42pm

What next for Ireland, Wales after Rugby World Cup exits?

We look at what comes next for Ireland and Wales, after they suffered disappointing World Cup quarter-final defeats to New Zealand and Argentina.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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