Rugby News

England reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years by overwhelming Australia and equalling a record for the largest margin of victory over their rivals.

Reigning champions Saracens opened their title defence with a 27-25 home loss to Northampton Saints on a busy day of action on Saturday.

Eddie Jones hailed his England players' Samurai spirit following a record-equalling victory over Australia that saw them storm into the World Cup semi-finals.

We look at the major talking points after England secured a first Rugby World Cup semi-final since 2007 with an entertaining 40-16 win over Australia in Oita.

Rory Best pondered if Ireland put "too much pressure on" ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final which ended in a crushing defeat at the hands of New Zealand.

Michael Cheika was upset by questions about his future as Australia's head coach after the World Cup defeat to England and asked for "a little bit of compassion".

England failed to make the most of their good fortune as they bowed out at the semi-final stage of the inaugural World Cup Nines, which was won by Australia.

Check out the highlights from New Zealand 46-14 win over Ireland.

Following a 46-14 win for New Zealand over Ireland in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final, here's our five takeaways from the clash.

New Zealand issued a warning to their World Cup rivals after sealing a 46-14 triumph over Ireland in their quarter-final in Tokyo on Saturday.

What did you think of today's quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand?

Check out the highlights from England's 40-16 victory over Australia.

England booked a first Rugby World Cup semi-final place for 12 years on Saturday with a 40-16 thrashing of Australia in Oita.

England became the first team to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals as they sealed a 40-16 win over Australia in Oita on Saturday.

What did you think of today's quarter-final match between England and Australia?

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his team has embraced the mental challenge of a World Cup quarter-final against the host nation, Japan.

Wales will look to continue their strong recent record over France when they face off for a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has no qualms that the Welsh are favourites to beat his team in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final in Oita.

New Zealand set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with England after a convincing seven-try 46-14 win over Ireland in Tokyo.