World Cup

Wallabies shut out Wales

Australia beat Wales 15-6 on Saturday to top Pool A and avoid the Springboks in the quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

Scotland survive Samoa scare

Scotland qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 36-33 win against Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Woodcock out of World Cup

All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Tonga.

Ireland feel the Payne

Ireland centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup due to a fractured foot.

England coaches banned

Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree have been barred from the England change-room for Saturday's Test against Uruguay in Manchester.

All Blacks too good for Tonga

Nehe Milner-Skudder scored a brace of tries as the All Blacks wore down a tenacious Tongan side to clinch a 47-9 win at St James’ Park on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Fred must fire for France

Frédéric Michalak will need to produce one of his mercurial performances if France are to overcome Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA-born lock must soar for Italy

Italy's stand-in captain Quintin Geldenhuys will have a crucial role to play in the lineouts against Romania at Sandy Park on Sunday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.