Rugby News

New Zealand will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final after they tore France apart in a 62-13 rout at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday night.

A late try by Fourie du Preez and the boot of Handre Pollard sent South Africa into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 23-19 victory over Wales in a thunderous game at Twickenham on Saturday.

Solomone Kate scored 16 points for Tonga as they beat the Cook Islands 28-8 to book the final Pacific qualifying spot for the 2017 World Cup.

Fly-half Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina because of injury.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was understandably thrilled with his side after the reigning champions romped into the World Cup semi-finals thanks to a 62-13 demolition of France.

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Coach Warren Gatland felt Wales "just weren't good enough to win" after their Rugby World Cup adventure was ended at the quarter-final stage following a 23-19 defeat to South Africa at Twickenham.

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George Ford returned to club action after England's World Cup disappointment and kicked a 78th-minute penalty as Bath beat Exeter 19-17 at the Recreation Ground.

Ospreys earned their first victory of the new Guinness PRO12 season by defeating winless Benetton Treviso 25-22 in Italy.

A strong finish from Munster secured a 35-27 win in Cork and denied Cardiff Blues only their second away victory in the Guinness PRO12 since last September.

Australia coach Michael Cheika has admitted he has barely studied opponents Scotland as he focuses on getting the best from the Wallabies in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.

Ahead of Wales v South Africa, Fraser Kay caught up with Gareth Thomas to get his thoughts on the RWC knockouts