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Jasper Wiese

Boks buckle up for massive Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France

The Springboks are embracing the challenge of facing the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts, France, at Stade de France in the last of four quarter-finals on Sunday.

Andy Farrell

Ireland coach on Rugby World Cup quarter-final against All Blacks: It's as tough as it gets

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is relishing facing three-time Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand in the last eight after their demolition of Scotland on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend

Ireland were too good, admits Scotland coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend gave credit to a rampant Irish side that trounced his charges 36-14 to knock the Scots out of the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday.

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Rugby World Cup: England given a scare but eventually sneak past Samoa

England were forced to dig deep in an 18-17 victory over Samoa that will have left probable World Cup quarter-final opponents Fiji licking their lips.

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Rugby World Cup: France crush Italy to secure top spot in Pool A

France secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup knockout stage in impressive fashion by trouncing Italy 60-7, eliminating Italy in the process.

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Jamie Ritchie: Scotland ready to 'fire every bullet' to stay in Rugby World Cup

Jamie Ritchie said Scotland will "fire every bullet in our gun" in this Saturday's Paris showdown with Ireland as they bid to stay in the World Cup.