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.
Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks' quest to retain the Rugby World Cup.
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.
Having endured an unfamiliarly turbulent 2022, New Zealand are fighting back at the Rugby World Cup to reclaim the aura of the All Blacks.
Keith Earls has confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing an end to his career with Munster and Ireland.
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.
Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to have "some beef" with South Africa due to their defeat in the last World Cup final.
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.
Richard Wigglesworth says he "does not understand" the criticism Owen Farrell receives after the England captain was jeered at the World Cup.
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.
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.
Johnny Sexton was left deflated after he missed out on a fairytale end to his legendary career with Ireland.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has placed his future in the hands of the Welsh Rugby Union following his side's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina.
Argentina scored two late tries to break Welsh hearts in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 29-17 win in Marseille.
England's Jonny May says Marcus Smith "deserves his opportunity" at full-back after his controversial selection for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Warren Gatland says it would be "a huge achievement" if Wales reach their third Rugby World Cup semi-final in the last four tournaments.
Owen Farrell will play at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back with George Ford left on the bench for England's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
New Zealand wing Mark Telea has been dropped for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland due to an unspecified breach of team protocol.
Matt Dawson says England head coach Steve Borthwick would be making a "big call' to drop George Ford for Sunday's match against Fiji.
Dan Biggar and Liam Williams will return to Wales' line-up for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Argentina on Saturday.
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