Rwc 2019

Rugby World Cup 2019: 'Some of us had their bulletproof vests on', All Black Sonny Bill Williams describes tough team meeting after England loss

New Zealand icon Sonny Bill Williams said Monday that the All Blacks players needed "bulletproof vests" during a brutal analysis of their devastating 19-7 World Cup semi-final defeat by England.

Rugby World Cup 2019: Coach Eddie Jones says England are 'prepared for the unexpected' from 'cunning' South Africa in final

England hope to have all bases covered should "cunning" South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus try to spring a tactical surprise in the World Cup final.

Rugby World Cup 2019: England coach Eddie Jones hails team's defensive effort in shock win over New Zealand

England coach Eddie Jones paid tribute to his side's defensive effort as they stunned defending champions New Zealand 19-7 to reach the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2019: 'We owe them one', Wales seek revenge against South Africa in semi-final

Six Nations champions Wales will be out for revenge in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Rugby Championship title-holders South Africa in Yokohama on Sunday.

Rugby World Cup 2019: England hope to stop New Zealand juggernaut in blockbuster semi-final clash

Reigning champions New Zealand and England clash in a heavyweight Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday after a build-up marked by spying claims and a game of tactical cat-and-mouse.

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales suffer major setback ahead of South Africa semi-final with fullback Liam Williams ruled out

Wales have suffered a World Cup hammer blow before Sunday's semi-final against South Africa with star fullback Liam Williams ruled out for the rest of the tournament through injury.

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand will know who we are come Saturday, says England's Courtney Lawes

England lock Courtney Lawes is confident the All Blacks will know exactly who England's players are come the end of their World Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk expects 'massive battle in the air' against Wales in semi-final

Party-poopers South Africa will need to be at their very best to overturn recent history against Wales in this weekend's World Cup semi-final, scrum-half Faf de Klerk warned on Wednesday.

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident of injury-prone centres regaining full fitness ahead of South Africa semi-final clash

Wales are confident their crucial but injury-prone centre pairing of Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes will be fit for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa name Cheslin Kolbe in full-strength starting XV for quarter-final against Japan

Electrifying speedster Cheslin Kolbe was named on the wing as South Africa announced a full-strength team on Thursday for this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts Japan.