France given huge boost as Antoine Dupont starts Springboks quarter-final

“I feel very well today,” confirmed Dupont at the team announcement press conference. “At the time, I didn’t know how serious my injury was. I had to wait for the examinations to get hope back. “But I was able to go through the stages and my recovery went well. Today

All Blacks boss says Mark Telea omission 'speaks volumes for the team'

All Black’s head coach Ian Foster says decision to omit Mark Telea after the winger broke curfew ‘speaks volumes for the team’ ahead of New Zealand’s huge Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland Ian Foster has spoken on his decision to drop Mark Telea after he broke curfew The winger

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo

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Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup

While the former England coach insisted he was “committed to Australia” after the 40-6 thrashing by Wales, a report in the Japanese media now suggests he may be edging closer to succeeding Joseph. Sponichi, a sports newspaper also known as Sports Nippon, has suggested that a deal that will confirm

Farrell tells Ireland to be ready for 'big boy stuff' at the World Cup

Andy Farrell tells Ireland to be ready for ‘big boy stuff’ at the World Cup as star duo Mack Hansen and James Lowe are passed fit for quarter-final against New Zealand Andy Farrell is seeking to guide Ireland into the semi-finals for the first time Six Nations champions face the All Blacks

Andy Farrell names UNCHANGED Ireland side for World Cup quarter-final

Mack Hansen shrugs off his calf issue to return for Ireland as Andy Farrell names an UNCHANGED starting XV for heavyweight World Cup quarter-final clash against New Zealand – with lock James Ryan missing out through injury Ireland have hardly hit discordant note after blistering start to Rugby World Cup

Billy Vunipola says England 'love being public enemy No 1'

Billy Vunipola says England ‘love being public enemy No 1’ as Steve Borthwick’s men forge siege mentality ahead of World Cup quarter-final against fans favourites Fiji England happy to play the role of pantomime villains in Sunday’s quarter-final Head coach Steve Borthwick faces various selection dilemmas for Fiji clash Mail