England

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 Team of the Week

An excellent weekend of rugby saw Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa into the Semi Final's. Here is our team of the Week.   1 Thomas Gallo 2 Bongi Mbonambi 3 Tyrel Lomax 4 Eben...

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...

South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France. The defending champs have done it! The Springboks edge over the hosts to make it through to the semi-final! #RWC2023 #FRAvRSA...

FRA 28-29 RSA: South Africa end French hopes in seven-try thriller

Defending champions South Africa twice came from behind to overcome France in a pulsating encounter and secure a semi-final date with England back at the Stade de France next Saturday. The hosts made...