Rugby World Cup 2019: Cheika requests ‘compassion’ as he objects to question over his future
Michael Cheika is expected to stand down, but he did not appreciate the topic being raised so soon after the Wallabies' World Cup exit.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Canny Jones wins battle of ‘good old mates’ as England find the perfect blend against Australia
Eddie Jones won the battle of the coaches as England reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the expense of Michael Cheika's Australia.
Rugby World Cup 2019: O’Driscoll’s words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland
Ireland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Distraught Cheika says Wallabies ‘gave it everything’
After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, an emotional Michael Cheika struggled to contain his disappointment.
Rugby World Cup 2019: England 40-16 Australia
England produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Boks ready to banish memories four years on from the miracle of Brighton
South Africa are strong favourites to inflict revenge on Japan four years after the Springboks were humiliated in Brighton.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v South Africa
Captain Michael Leitch says Japan will not fear South Africa and have increasing confidence they can reach the semi-finals.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Biggar confident he’s 100 per cent fit to play, says Gatland
Warren Gatland has no concerns over Dan Biggar after the fly-half was passed fit despite missing Wales' last match due to concussion.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales v France
Warren Gatland has seen Wales' players step it up in training ahead of Sunday's last-eight showdown with France at the Rugby World Cup.
Bet on the Boks to beat Japan by 20 points
Mark Keohane in his Independent Media and IOL Sport Rugby World Cup daily column, is super confident the Springboks will prove too powerful for... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Reece and Bridge can give All Blacks ‘fearless’ edge against Ireland
New Zealand will benefit from the fearless nature of Sevu Reece and George Bridge against Ireland, All Blacks assistant Ian Foster believes.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Yamanaka replaces injured Tupou for historic Japan quarter-final
Ryohei Yamanaka will start for Japan against South Africa, with Jamie Joseph forced to make a single change for the quarter-final tie.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
Having been left out of France's last two teams amid reports of a bust-up with his coach, Guilhem Guirado will lead Les Bleus against... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: ‘Someone is going to die’ – Jones turns up heat ahead of England-Australia clash
Eddie Jones is braced for England's quarter-final meeting with rivals Australia in Oita.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Success for England is winning the tournament – Robinson
Jason Robinson, who lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003, says England will consider anything less than winning the Rugby World Cup a failure.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Horwill believes Wallabies can go all the way
Former Australia captain James Horwill says the Wallabies can lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time in Japan.