Rugby News

Dan Biggar believes it would be a "massive, massive blow" if Wales' much-vaunted coaching team does not remain intact.

Argentina stand between Ireland and a first Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance when they collide at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

The Argentina team are hoping Diego Maradona will fly in to watch their World Cup semi-final with Australia at Twickenham next Sunday.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt had nothing but praise for Argentina - and fly-half Nicolas Sanchez in particular - after the Pumas dumped them out of the World Cup.

South Africa forwards Bismarck du Plessis and Lood de Jager are injury doubts for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

It is a special day for Wallaby skipper Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau as they both win their 100 caps in the quarter-final against Scotland.

Heyneke Meyer insists South Africa's World Cup campaign will only be judged a success if they lift the trophy on 31 October.

Julian Savea says it is "awesome" to be compared to Jonah Lomu - but says no-one can come close to the All Blacks great.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak has ended his international career after Les Bleus' crushing 62-13 defeat by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Outgoing France coach Philippe Saint-Andre paid tribute to New Zealand after the All Blacks thrashed his side 62-13 in the World Cup quarter-final in Cardiff.

Australia coach Michael Cheika had little sympathy with Scotland over the disputed penalty that put his side into the World Cup semi-finals.

Leeds Rhinos will begin the defence of their Super League crown against Warrington Wolves live on Sky Sports.

Tommy Bell's excellent kicking gave Leicester a 28-16 winning start to their Aviva Premiership season over London Irish.

Wakefield have given Chris Annakin a one-year contract extension.

Rate the match between Australia and Scotland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham, and leave your thoughts on the game

Argentina boss Daniel Hourcade saluted fly-half Nicolas Sanchez after his near-flawless display in the 43-20 victory over Ireland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Rate the match between Ireland and Argentina in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham, and leave your thoughts on the game

Argentina scored two late tries to seal an emphatic 43-20 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and continue the southern hemisphere's domination of the tournament.