Rugby News

Australia will not name their side for the World Cup semi-final until this afternoon as they wait to see how their players come through training.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he is looking forward to a "brutal" match against South Africa on Saturday.

Andy Daniel previews the Rugby World Cup Semi-Final between New Zealand and South Africa on Saturday and shares his prediction for the game

Argentina centre Juan Martin Hernandez has warned his international colleagues to be wary of the threat posed by former Toulon team-mate Matt Giteau, who he describes as "one of the best players in rugby history".

Wasps have insisted they are not of the Aviva Premiership clubs forced into "settlements" with league bosses over salary cap concerns.

Premiership Rugby confirms that the salary cap will rise over the next two seasons, while stating that 'disagreements' over clubs breaching it have been resolved

Argentina will be looking to make their first ever Rugby World Cup final when they take on Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.

New Zealand beat an under-strength Leeds 34-16 in a superb match played in front of a near-capacity crowd at Headingley.

Ulster secured their third win from five Guinness PRO12 matches as they claimed a bonus-point 24-17 victory over the Cardiff Blues in Belfast on Friday night.

Sale bounced back from their Saracens loss by recording a 27-13 win over Aviva Premiership newcomers Worcester at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night.

Owen Farrell kicked a penalty four minutes from time to give Saracens a hard-fought 17-15 win against Gloucester at Kingsholm.

Newport Gwent Dragons secured their second Guinness PRO12 victory of the season as a converted Nic Cudd try proved crucial in a 19-12 triumph over Benetton Treviso at Rodney Parade.

Leinster saw out a 23-18 win over defending champions Glasgow, after two yellow cards cost the Warriors in Dublin.

Can Argentina make their first ever World Cup final, or will Australia get a shot at winning their third title? Mike Cooper gives his thoughts.

Daniel Hourcade has named the Argentina team to take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup semi-final this weekend

Argentina have made just one change to their team for Sunday's World Cup semi-final with Australia, with outside centre Marcelo Bosch returning to the team.

Alex Payne looks for the value in this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Mario Ledesma's success in transforming Australia's scrum has been incredible, according to flanker Michael Hooper.

Ahead of South Africa vs New Zealand, Andy Daniel caught up with Ashwin Willemse on his prediction and how he went from gang member to superstar Springbok

Leicester are boosted by the return of World Cup trio Tom Youngs, Vereniki Goneva and Dan Cole for Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins at Welford Road.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions for the weekend's Aviva Premiership matches - what do you make of his picks?

Northampton face Newcastle at stadiummk on Saturday, while Wasps host Bath and London Irish travel to Exeter.