England fans descend on Paris with South Africa favourites for semi-final Steve Borthwick’s team have not captured the imagination in the World Cup while the Springboks have just beaten France The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Why England believe against South Africa this time, even if you don’t England are heavy underdogs as they look to write the wrongs of their World Cup final defeat to South Africa in 2019 The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
No place for hooligans – South Africa condemn death threat sent to Cobus Reinach The Montpellier scrum-half was targeted after the Springboks’ World Cup win over France. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
England vs South Africa: Tom Curry vows Springboks will not be allowed to intimidate in World Cup semi-final Saturday's last-four clash in Paris is a repeat of the 2019 final when South Africa came out on top Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Springboks respond to sickening death threats against Cobus Reinach at Rugby World Cup Reinach received the threats on social media after South Africa beat France in the World Cup quarter-finals The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Flying start required for Freddie Steward if England are to conquer South Africa's set-piece onslaught Towering full-back must rise to challenge against fearsome frontline Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
England lay down marker against Australia as women’s rugby enters new era England eased past Australia in their WXV opener The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Grab your beer and biltong: it’s a World Cup Super Saffa double bill Get set for a Saturday session as England’s cricketers take on South Africa and their rugby replicas then meet in the final four The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Sports quiz of the week: Rugby World Cup, Euro 2024 and Wigan Warriors Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, cricket, darts, rugby league and the NFL? The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing England, South Africa and the final four How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France? The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: tries of the tournament, from Arendse to Marta We pick the six best tries of an enthralling World Cup, taking in All Black romps, a historic Portugal success and more The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
The World Cup final beckons: talking points ahead of England-South Africa The two teams met in the final four years ago, with South Africa resounding winners. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
The England blueprint to upset South Africa and reach Rugby World Cup final England are underdogs but wiill be out for revenge after final defeat to the Springboks four years ago The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 England must believe and impose ourselves on South Africa, insists Maro Itoje in Rugby World Cup rallying cry Red Rose may be underdogs but cannot fear Springboks
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Rugby World Cup: New Zealand desperate to avoid history repeating itself against Argentina All Blacks crashed out in 2019 World Cup semi-finals and face a banana skin in Paris tonight
Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023 Argentina boss Cheika urges players to become history men against New Zealand Argentina head coach Michael Cheika urged his players to defy the odds and seize the chance to make history as the first Argentina squad to reach the final of the rugby union World Cup.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 How to beat the All Blacks: Three key areas Argentina must target in World Cup semi-final Argentina have beaten the All Blacks only twice in their history but have hope ahead of the World Cup semi-final
AAP · Oct 20, 2023 Hatcher takes hat-trick as NSW down SA in one-dayer NSW fast bowler Liam Hatcher has taken a hat-trick in a 33-run win over South Australia in their 50-over clash in Adelaide.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Argentina and ‘the perfect game’ required to topple New Zealand The Pumas are seeking a first appearance in a Rugby World Cup final as they take on the vaunted All Blacks
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the second semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Is Argentina v New Zealand on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup tonight Everything you need to know ahead of the first semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Maro Itoje insists England will ‘impose their game’ on South Africa in World Cup semi-final The Springboks are favourites to win the World Cup semi-final at the Stade de France
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa The rivals collide at the Stade de France on Saturday with the Springboks favourites to retain the crown they won against England in Yokohama in 2019.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023 Jamie Hodgson confident Edinburgh will play 'brilliant' but 'smarter' rugby Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson is confident that his team will still play “brilliant” rugby this season.