World Cup

Gatland demands ruthless showing

Wales have focused on their decision-making and finishing in the lead-up to the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Weybridge.

Boks will beat Welsh rush

Damian de Allende says the Springbok attack has what it takes to breach the least pregnable defence at the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Morgan starts for Wales

Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in one of three changes to Wales’ starting lineup to face the Springboks in Saturday’s quarter-final at Twickenham.

McCaw back for All Blacks

Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks in one of four changes for Saturday’s quarter-final against France in Cardiff.

France call on Parra

Coach Philippe Saint-André has made three changes to France's starting lineup for Saturday's quarter-final against the All Blacks in Cardiff.

Boks wary of 2011 repeat

The Springboks will have to adapt to referee Wayne Barnes's breakdown interpretations if they are to have any chance of beating Wales in the World Cup quarter-final, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bagshot.

Solitary change for Boks

JP Pietersen replaces Lwazi Mvovo on the wing in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for their quarter-final clash against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

O’Brien out of quarter-final

Ireland suffered another blow ahead of their quarter-final match against Argentina when Sean O'Brien received a one-week suspension for punching France lock Pascal Papé.