World Cup

Scotland are reeling from the injustice of being denied a place in the World Cup semi-finals by Craig Joubert after the South African referee awarded Australia an incorrect last-gasp penalty

Argentina dumped Ireland out of the World Cup for the third time as a 10-minute, two-try salvo floored Joe Schmidt's battered and shattered side at the Millennium Stadium.

Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray have had their three-week bans successfully repealed and are now cleared to face Australia in the World Cup quarter-finals.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak has announced his retirement from international rugby following the humiliating World Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of New Zealand.

New Zealand scored nine tries to demolish France and record the biggest victory in World Cup quarter-final history.

Australia stars David Pocock and Israel Folau have both lost their fitness battles ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Scotland at Twickenham.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has dismissed claims that the French dressing room has staged a ‘rebellion’ against coach Philippe Saint-Andre on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

Wales are not scared of South Africa and won’t settle for just a quarter-final place, says Lee Byrne.

Scotland forwards Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown will replace suspended duo Ross Ford and Jonny Gray for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final with Australia at Twickenham.

Despite lingering concerns over a groin injury, Johnny Sexton will start for Ireland in their quarter-final matchup with Argentina on Sunday.

Former England international Ugo Monye believes that the Tier Two rugby nations have shown that they deserve to be playing competitive rugby more frequently after shining in the World Cup pool stages.

A new World Cup record will be set when Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton and Taulupe Faletau form Wales' back row against South Africa, starting together in the tournament for a seventh time to overtake the mark of six held by England's famed combination of Richard Hill, Neil Back and Lawrence Dallaglio.

As a part-Irishman and an accomplished polo player Argentinaian prop Marcos Ayerza is itching to take down the land of his ancestors with the Pumas secret scrummaging weapon.

Tyler Morgan will line up alongside George North in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday - less than four years after shaking his hand following a schoolboy cup match.

Tier 2 nations have had their time at Rugby World Cup 2015 as we we enter the knockout phase. Their performances during the group stages have been phenomenal; none more so than Japan's victory over the mighty South Africa.

As England 2015 heads into the knockout stages, there is a chance to reflect on the competition so far.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made three changes of personnel to his team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.

Juan Martin Hernandez believes Argentina can prove Ireland's World Cup scourge once more in a fourth "El Clasico".

Tomas Francis is set to be involved in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday - so it comes as little surprise that he has no regrets about his chosen Test career path.

Scotland will hope to have forwards Jonny Gray and Ross Ford in their team to face Australia in the World Cup quarter-final after confirming they are appealing the three week ban handed to the pair.