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Shades of 2011 as Wales floor 14-man France at World Cup
France, 19-10 ahead at half-time, had Sebastien Vahaamahina sent off for an elbow on 49 minutes but they clung to the lead until Ross Moriarty powered over for the vital try late in the game.
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Wallabies coach Cheika resigns after World Cup defeat: Rugby Australia
"I knew from the final whistle but I just wanted to give it a bit of time to settle down, talk to my people and then make it clear," Cheika said in video footage released by Rugby Australia.
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England beat Australia 40-16 to reach Rugby World Cup semis
England outscored their old rivals four tries to one and had 20 points from Owen Farrell's perfect kicking as they set up a last-four clash with New Zealand or Ireland, who play later.
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SportsTalk Special: Keep calm, and trust the Boks
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has reached the business end of the tournament with the quarterfinals taking place this weekend. Buhle Madulini and John Robbie are joined by Robbi Kempson as the trio unpack South Africa’s game against host nation Japan.
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Head-to-head: Japan and SA's route to their RWC quarterfinal clash
A look at how Japan and South Africa's route to their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match on Sunday, 20 October 2019.
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Inside the finals stage of the Rugby World Cup
Table of the finals stage of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
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Rugby World Cup: Japan v South Africa quarter-final match-ups
Siya Kolisi v Michael Leitch: Both marauding flankers are 'Captain Marvels', talismanic figures who lead by example and should be wearing capes, such is the superhuman impact they have on their teams.
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Balance not just brawn will beat up-tempo Japan - Springboks
South Africa would not be 'one dimensional' and try to just bludgeon a rampant Japan side into submission in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday, according to Springboks forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.
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Springboks lean on local knowledge as they face Japan
When South Africa take on Japan in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, the Springboks will be well aware of their pacy game thanks to several players having had stints in the Japanese Top League.
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Crotty out, Sonny Bill on bench for All Blacks against Ireland
In-form Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue got the nod for the defending champions in midfield, with coach Steve Hansen saying it had been a tough proposition to sort out his centre combination.
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Kolbe back as South Africa at full strength against Japan
Cheslin Kolbe returns to the side after an ankle injury as the Springboks bid to avenge their "Miracle of Brighton" defeat to Japan at the 2015 World Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Pocket dynamite Kolbe ready to explode against Japan
Once labelled too small to play for the Springboks and told to consider a shift to scrumhalf if he wanted to play top-level rugby, the 25-year-old has silenced his critics with his electrifying pace and nimble side-stepping.
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Mental strength key to Japan's preparation for South Africa clash
Japan know they will need all their wits about them against the experience of two-time champions South Africa in Tokyo on Sunday.
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'We can win it' - Williams says Wales in good shape to lift first World Cup
Wales have yet to enjoy a better finish at the global showpiece than the third-place they managed at the inaugural 1987 edition in Australia and New Zealand.
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If Wallabies' backs click, then watch out England, says White
The Wallabies face a confident England, whose pack are one of the best in the tournament, in the first quarterfinal in Oita on Saturday.
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Eight players to watch in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Eight stand-out players from the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists, ahead of this weekend's games.
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Kolbe, Jantjies '99% ready' for Bok RWC quarterfinal - Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, said that he expected to have a full squad from which to choose.
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No talk of Brighton Miracle, Erasmus says
South Africa comfortably accounted for the Brave Blossoms 41-7 in Kumagaya on 6 September but the pre-match buildup had been dominated by Japan’s shock 34-32 victory over the Springboks in Brighton at the 2015 World Cup.
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Etzebeth taking SAHRC to court over handling of racism allegations against him
SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen said that Etzebeth wanted the Gauteng High Court to review the decision to take the matter to the Equality Court.
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All Blacks happy to dodge 'Tier One' Japan at Rugby World Cup
New Zealand topped Pool B and will play their quarter-final against Ireland, who were stunned by the Brave Blossoms in their group match.
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All Blacks' Barrett brothers hit by grandad's death
A death notice in the New Zealand Herald announced the 'sudden passing' of Edward Michael (Ted) Barrett, aged 78, on Sunday surrounded by family in the North Island district of Taranaki.
