France

No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

Australia great Joe Roff, who played on the wing for the Wallabies at three Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999 and 2003, was generous in his praise of Fiji after the Pacific islanders overcame Australia 22-15...

Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Mayanavanua, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)

MIXED ZONE REACTION Semi Radradra, winger On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we...

Japan reaction (head coach Joseph, captain Himeno, Matsushima, Lemeki)

MIXED ZONE REACTION Kotaro Matsushima, winger On the Courtney Lawes try: "At that time we stopped playing, we thought it was a knock-on. We should have just kept playing. "That definitely changed the...

Sebastian Negri: 'I never saw home again'

On fleeing from his home in Zimbabwe in the middle of night aged seven after war veterans arrived to claim his home:   "My immediate thoughts were, 'Oh, dad is just taking us into the city and we...

Match Day Programme: South Africa v Romania

FIXTURE HISTORY South Africa and Romania face each other in a test match for only the second time today. They last met in Cape Town during Rugby World Cup 1995. MEMORABLE MATCH It was 30 May, 1995....

Romania ahead of Springbok clash: assistant coach Anesi, Cretu, Conache

Soseni Anesi, assistant coachOn whether the feeling among the team is more apprehensive or excited to play South Africa:"We're very excited to play South Africa, we've had a taste of what the level is...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France v Uruguay

Match Day Programme RWC Edition: Australia v Fiji

 Fixture: Australia v Fiji  Venue: Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium  Kickoff Time: 17:45 local time (GMT+2)  Referee: Andrew Brace     Head-to-head Played:  Played:...

Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash

Kyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...