I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics England take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
‘You have to attack it’: England get set for brutal tussle against South Africa They may be unfancied, but the northern hemisphere’s last hope can draw inspiration from their last World Cup semi-final The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
France’s party ended sooner than hoped, but it has been a hell of a bash Les Bleus fans reflect on how a bold project to lift the Rugby World Cup on home soil ended in yet another glorious failure The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus ‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England The reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing the final four How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France? The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win The reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take Ireland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
England vs South Africa ‘underdog’ tag means nothing, insists Danny Care: ‘Anything can happen’ Springboks are favourites to win 2019 final rematch but an England victory would be far-from the first upset in this year’s knockouts Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Biggest game of my life – Danny Care excited for England’s South Africa showdown A repeat of the 2019 final will see England arrive at Stade de France on Saturday as the tournament’s solitary remaining unbeaten team. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023 ‘Maddening’ boos for Owen Farrell won’t distract England’s Rugby World Cup charge Richard Wigglesworth insists England captain has “proven himself time and time again” after leading Red Rose to semi-finals
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 Grace Nweke’s Constellation Cup cameo points to a bright netball future After Sunday’s game it is abundantly clear that New Zealand’s fortunes in the series – and beyond – sit on the shoulders of the young goal shooter
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Ella, Beachley official Legends in Sport Hall of Fame Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley and former Wallabies captain Mark Ella have been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Irvine out to beat Kiwis to annex 'cool' Soccer Ashes Australia and New Zealand are set to duel for a newly rediscovered sporting treasure - the Soccer Ashes - and Jackson Irvine says it's a trophy worth winning.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2023 South Africa eliminate France from rugby union World Cup Defending champions South Africa dispatched France from the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 29-28 victory at the Stade de France.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa The World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Antoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World Cup France captain Dupont was angry with Ben O’Keeffe’s decisions during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Dupont produces his best on biggest stage but South Africa deliver the pain France’s scrum-half barely put a foot wrong despite a fractured cheek but he was up against a stronger team in Paris
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023 Steve Borthwick shrugs off underdogs tag as England face daunting Rugby World Cup semi-final Coach will feel vindicated after booking spot in last four despite poor form going into tournament