ENGLAND

Springboks

'Best weekend of rugby ever' - Fantastic World Cup quarter-finals earn high praise

An unforgettable weekend in the world of rugby saw both current and former players, as well as fans and pundits, come together to celebrate the brilliance of the World Cup quarter-finals.

England

Borthwick pays credit to 'written off' players as England book World Cup semi-final

England coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the resilience his players showed as they held off a thrilling Fiji fightback to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Manu Tuilagi for England

England survive Fiji fightback to advance to Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Owen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick's side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille.

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England roll the dice with Marcus Smith at fullback for World Cup quarter-final

England have taken a calculated risk for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of Freddie Steward.

Portugal

Fiji through to face England despite shock Portugal loss as Australia crash out

Fiji advanced to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, eliminating Australia, despite suffering a stunning 24-23 loss to Portugal who secured their first ever win in this tournament at the eighth attempt.

Springboks

Springboks to return to Twickenham in 2024

The Springboks will resume their rivalry with England in a blockbuster fixture at Twickenham in London as part of their tour of Europe at the end of 2024, the Rugby Football Union confirmed on Sunday.