Sports journalists Richard Escot and Robbie Nock discuss on FRANCE 24 the upcoming Rugby World Cup semi-final of epic proportions. Defence is expected to steal the show in this encounter between historical rivals.

Here in France, we are well aware that England isn't exactly the same team that we defeated twice during the warm-up phase. English friends, you showed us all against the Wallabies in Marseille that motivation can surpass power. But on our side too, "impossible" has been banned from our vocabulary. More

What a way to get the quarter-finals underway, with a replay of the final from four years ago. Of course this time it was the Wallabies that were the favourites to prevail, but how wrong were the bookies this time around. More

Scotland made light work of the inhispitable Edinburgh weather, and their opponents as they cruised to a bonus point win against Pool C foes Romania.

In doing so they inflicted just the fifth shutout in World Cup history. Of course, the fourth came just last week as World Champions England were humbled by South Africa. More

What an embarrassment for the defending champions.
Outclassed in every department by a superbly organised South African team, and now in real danger of losing out to Samoa in their next match unless they can turn their form around in a hurry. More

After meeting some stern resistance for the first quarter of their opening match against Japan, the Australians really cut loose.

After accusations of being a little slow and one dimensional four years ago, on this evidence, the Wallabies would appear to be capable of executing an attractive running game when circumstances allow.  More