South Africa

New Zealand have narrowed down the gap with the top positioned South Africa in the World Rugby Rankings following the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

England flanker Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c**t' in their World Cup semi-final defeat on Saturday night.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi admitted that his side's indiscipline in the first half almost costed them the Rugby World Cup semi-final game against England.

South Africa kept their hope of title defence alive as Handre Pollard's decisive penalty goal in the closing stage saw them edge out England 16-15 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Watch all the key moments of the high octane encounter.

South Africa dashed England's World Cup dreams as a late Handre Pollard penalty snatched a 16-15 victory for the Springboks in an absorbing contest at the Stade de France.

Saturday's semi-final meeting in Paris will see the Springboks enter as heavy favourites but if there are areas where England can gain the upper hand, it could be an historic night for Borthwick’s boys.

Curry has both positive and negative memories of facing the world champions as England prepare to overcome the almighty challenge of the Springboks.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks have a bigger purpose than winning trophies as they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

England second-row Maro Itoje expressed confidence that his side will emerge victorious in the weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the starting XV for the upcoming Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

South Africa have named an unchanged side for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to be played on Saturday.

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield wants his side to come up with an improved performance when they face South Africa in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has ramped up the mind games ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to be played in Saint-Denis on Saturday.

South Africa ended France's Rugby World Cup campaign with a thrilling 29-28 victory in the quarter-final in Saint-Denis on Sunday. Watch the highlights from the high octane encounter.

Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,

South Africa have kept their hope of defending the World Cup title alive as they edged out hosts France with a 29-28 victory in the quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named an experienced matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game against France.

France have received a much-needed boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa with skipper Antonie Dupont returning to the line up.

Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.

South Africa have delayed naming their matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France scheduled to be played at Stade de France on Sunday.