World Cup

South Africa have recalled JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham after the wing recovered from the knee injury that ruled him out against the USA.

There were no tries, no spectacular arcing breaks from Israel Folau and George North didn’t even wear an Australian as a backpack, but Australia’s 15-6 victory over Wales at Twickenham will live long in the memory of all those who witnessed it.

Sam Burgess has no regrets over his decision to switch codes, according to his younger brother Tom.

Wales have called Ospreys wing Eli Walker into their World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Liam Williams, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

The Rugby Football Union will consider playing future England internationals in Manchester following the success of England’s victory over Uruguay.

World Cup organisers are to adjust the way the man of the match is decided in time for the quarter-finals after Joe Launchbury spoke of the "embarrassing" award he received when England were knocked out.

World Rugby insist the injury levels seen during England 2015 to date are not "extraordinary in any way" and are in line with previous World Cups.

Hooker Ross Ford and lock Jonny Gray face a nervous wait to find out if they will feature in Scotland's World Cup quarter-final against Australia after being cited for dangerous tackles against Samoa.

France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has hit out at officials for failing to act on what he branded Sean O'Brien's "assault" on Pascal Pape in Sunday's 24-9 defeat to Ireland.

Peter O'Mahony has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup campaign with a knee ligament injury.

The quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2015 are now set and although no Tier 2 sides were unable to escape from the pools, they have been the shining lights of the tournament so far.

Japan becoming the first team in 28 years to win three pool stage matches and still fail to qualify from their group following a 28-18 victory over the USA.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits captain Paul O'Connell may not play again at the World Cup but is hopeful Johnny Sexton will be available to face Argentina in the quarter-finals.

Romania head coach Lynn Howells believes a strong showing in defeat to Italy on Sunday afternoon proves his side deserve a chance to take on tier one nations on a regular basis.

Stuart Lancaster admitted it would hard to contemplate a future where he is not England's head coach but conceded: "I understand it's a results business."

Ireland survived injuries to talismans Johnny Sexton, Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahoney to book a quarter-final clash with Argentina by beating France with some comfort, 24-9, on Sunday afternoon.

Italy's Rugby World Cup ended on a high as they survived a late rally from Romania to win their Pool D clash at Exeter's Sandy Park.

There was no Diego Maradona for inspiration, but Argentina did not need him as the Pumas danced past Namibia in a nine-try, 64-19 win at Leicester City Stadium.

Wales have suffered another Rugby World Cup injury blow with wing Liam Williams being ruled out of the tournament remainder with a foot injury.

England side finished a disastrous World Cup on a high note, running in 10 tries to defeat Uruguay in resounding fashion, 60-3.