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How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?

England face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...

Springboks oust Ireland from top spot in World Rugby Rankings

The reigning world champions are back up to number one in the world for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts and Ireland suffered an equally agonising defeat to New Zealand. Ireland’s...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: England v Fiji

Quarter Final Snapshot

The rugby world was treated to arguably the best quarter final weekend in history as North and South did battle with Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa going through. Ireland and France were...

South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)

MIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...

Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ players as England book World Cup semi-final

England defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa. England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience after they repelled...

Head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi & Mbonambi discuss 29-28 quarter-final win against France

ON-FIELD REACTION Jacques Nienaber, head coach On the narrowest of victories: "Credit to the French first of all. We knew it was going to be this tight. I think everybody knew it was going to be a big...

Head coach Raiwalui & captain Nayacalevu discuss 30-24 loss to England

Reaction from Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui and captain Waisea Nayacalevu following their 30-24 loss against England in the quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. MEDIA CONFERENCE Simon...

Captain Farrell, head coach Borthwick & Itoje discuss England 30-24 victory over Fiji

Reaction from England captain and Mastercard Player of the Match Owen Farrell, head coach Steve Borthwick and second-row Maro Itoje following their 30-24 victory over Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday...

RWC2023 quarterfinal - England v Fiji: Top Performers

After a loss to Fiji in the pool stages England came back in the quarterfinals to book a last-four place in the Rugby World Cup 2023 edging over Fiji with a 30-24 win at Stade de Marseille....