Rugby News

New Zealand were twice forced to come from behind as they beat South Africa 20-18 in a bruising World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer refused to discus his future with the Springboks after their 20-18 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Schalk Burger says South Africa must take their opportunities against Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents New Zealand on Saturday.

Steve Hansen described Richie McCaw as "the greatest skipper" for exorcising the ghosts of 2007 in driving New Zealand to a second consecutive World Cup final.

Rhys Priestland will take a break from Wales international duty for 18 months and focus on club duties with Bath.

England limbered up for the three-match Test series against New Zealand with a 15-try 84-4 annihilation of a vastly under-strength France at Leigh.

Argentina's back-row star Pablo Matera admits his breakdown battle with Australia's David Pocock and Michael Hooper will be critical in Sunday's World Cup semi-final.

Sir Clive Woodward has criticised the make-up of the RFU panel which will review the performance of the England team at the Rugby World Cup.

Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa.

Exeter took maximum points in their opening home Aviva Premiership game of the season as they defeated London Irish 38-11 to move up to second in the table.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said the All Blacks' 20-18 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday was every bit as hard as they expected.

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England coach Steve McNamara was encouraged by the professionalism of his side as they demolished a patched-up France 84-4 in their opening autumn international at Leigh.

Michael Cheika has declared Australia ready for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham.

Wasps secured their first win of the Aviva Premiership season thanks to a second-half penalty try securing a hard-fought 16-9 victory over Bath on Saturday.

Northampton secured their first win of the season, taking all five points in a typically powerful 42-16 victory over Newcastle at stadium:mk.

Zebre claimed their first win of the Guinness PRO12 season and ended Edinburgh's unbeaten start at the same time as they won 19-11 at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.