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  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    'Bitter' qualification for France after upset

    France were left reeling after a shock 14-19 defeat by Tonga in their final Pool A match on Saturday that nevertheless saw Les Bleus advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    That was tough - Moody

    That was tough - Moody

    England captain Lewis Moody heaped praise on Scotland after Martin Johnson's side secured a 16-12 win in a World Cup Pool B clash in Auckland.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Scotland the brave

    Scotland had their hearts broken at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, after leading their old enemies England for most of the game, only to fade in the closing stages.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    Parisse plays down team dust-up

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse insisted it was a good sign powerhouse prop Martin Castrogiovanni and reserve flyhalf Riccardo Bocchino had clashed during training ahead of the team's make-or-break World Cup Pool C clash against Ireland.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    Fear inspires Ireland's O'Callaghan

    Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan has said the "fear of being sent home" will drive the team when they face Italy in their decisive World Cup clash.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    England rally to stun Scotland

    England rally to stun Scotland

    A late try from Chris Ashton saw England book their place in the last eight of the World Cup after a 16-12 won over Scotland.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    England bury the Auld Enemy

    England virtually ensured that Scotland will fail to make the World Cup play-offs, beating the Auld Enemy 16-12 in an enthralling Pool B match at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    Williams escapes ban for punching

    Samoan fullback Paul Williams has escaped a ban, after being sent off in the World Cup Pool D game against South Africa for striking an opponent in the face, organisers announced on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Injury woe for Carter and McCaw

    Injury woe for Carter and McCaw

    New Zealand suffered a second injury blow ahead of their final World Cup Pool A clash with Canada after Dan Carter was forced to withdraw.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Parisse positive over bust up

    Parisse positive over bust up

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse has claimed that a training ground bust up between Martin Castrogiovanni and Riccardo Bocchino is a good omen.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Wales centre hails Williams

    Wales centre hails Williams

    Jamie Roberts is looking forward to teaming up with Scott Williams in a new-look Wales midfield against Fiji in Sunday's final Pool D clash.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    O'Connell wary of Italy threat

    O'Connell wary of Italy threat

    Ireland second row Paul O'Connell is not getting carried away despite his country having won their last 15 matches against Italy.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Hopeless French falter

    France fell to Tonga, a 14-19 upset in Wellington on Saturday, which added fuel to the rumours that the Tricolours are a camp in disunity and beset by internal strive.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Samoa's Williams avoids ban

    Samoa's Williams avoids ban

    Samoa full-back Paul Williams has escaped a ban for his red card in the 13-5 Pool D loss to South Africa.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    France stunned by Tonga

    France stunned by Tonga

    Tonga defeated France 19-14 in one of the World Cup's biggest upsets, but Vincent Clerc's late try ensured Les Bleus' place in the last eight.